Physical fitness of young pupils engaged in the health gymnastics

Іhor  Zanevskyy; Olena  Bodnarchuk; Olha  Matvijas

doi:10.59400/fes2154

Physical fitness of young pupils engaged in the health gymnastics

Іhor Zanevskyy Department of Informatics and Kinesiology, Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskyj, 79007 Lviv, Ukraine
Olena Bodnarchuk Department of Physical Education, Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskyj, 79007 Lviv, Ukraine
Olha Matvijas Department of Foreign Languages, Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskyj, 79007 Lviv, Ukraine

Article ID: 2154

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/fes2154

Keywords: health; harmonious; BMI; tests; motor activity

Abstract

Numerous studies conducted in recent years indicate an unfavorable trend in children’s health, which prompts the optimization of schoolchildren’s physical activity outside of school hours. The purpose of the study is to determine the level of physical development and physical fitness of children of primary school age. Methods: analysis and generalization; sociological methods; pedagogical observation; methods of assessing the level of physical development and physical fitness; methods of mathematical statistics. The research was conducted on the basis of the sports complex of the Ivan Boberskij Lviv State University of Physical Culture. 33 children, 18 girls and 15 boys, participated in the study. Results: According to the survey data, 57.6% of children like recreational gymnastics classes, 45.5% attend classes for the purpose of improving their health. Harmonious physical development corresponds to 69.4% of children. 69.4% of children have a body mass index within the normal range, 21.1% are underweight and 9.4% are overweight. Adequate adaptation of the cardiovascular system to physical exertion according to the Ruffier test in 93.8% of children. The vital index was normal in 81.1% of the examined. 72.6% of children showed a sufficient level of hand flexor strength. The boys had slightly higher results in the 30 m run and the handstand. In the flexibility test, the girls’ results were better (p < 0.05). No statistically significant difference was found in the 30 m run and the 4x9 m “shuttle” run (p > 0.05).

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