Aim. The main purpose of this paper is to test the theoretical cognitive competences of elite female gymnasts in order to know and apply them in practice. Methods. This scientific approach led to the organization of an experimental study on the "Control and Planning of the Training Process of Elite Female Gymnasts in an Olympic Cycle". The following methods were used: bibliographic study of the theoretical-conceptual, methodological and practical essences presented in the scientificmethodical specialized literature and study of documentary materials; pedagogical observation; method of specific tests; pedagogical experiment, statistical-mathematical and data graphical representation methods. The experimental study was conducted from 2013-2016, with two research groups (experimental, n=10 and control, n=10). The testing of cognitive competences aimed at the knowledge about the sport event -artistic gymnastics -Olympic event, the basic components of competitive polyathlon and the specific character of work on apparatus etc. The knowledge and application in practice by athletes of this specific information and other useful information were evaluated by the respective experts (theorists and practitioners) according to the scoring system from 1 to 10 points. Results. The experimental research results show that in the first tests both examined groups have almost the same level of theoretical training (in the second year of Olympic macro-cycle): 5.00 points were obtained by 48.75% of the experimental group subjects and by 43.75% of the control group subjects. Scores of 6.00 points were obtained by 35.0% and 37.5% respectively. The subjects know at a sufficient level the application of the exercises for special physical development, application of execution technique of the elements of competitive program and the similar disciplines (choreographic exercises, rhythmic gymnastics, technology of using the exercises on elastic trampoline and acrobatic gymnastics). Conclusions. It appears that the mechanism of control and planning of cognitive competences formation influenced positively the training process of gymnasts which contributed constructively to the development and improvement of intellectual aspects, to the enhancement of the attitude for obtaining more pronounced values and training levels that influenced the achievement of sports performance. Keywords: gymnastics, knowledge, competences, specific testing, theoretical
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