Motivation for physical activity among university students residing in areas of military conflict in Ukraine

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Background and Study Aim. Soccer activities are a good means of physical activity for high school students. However, the living conditions of teenagers in war zones necessitate organizing education in an online format. Overall, this affects the physical fitness of adolescents. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of soccer exercises on the physical fitness indicators of high school students under the conditions of online learning. Material and Methods. The study involved 21 high school students (15-16 years old, n=16 boys; n=5 girls). To assess physical fitness indicators, standardized tests were used, including the Bondarevsky test and the Yarotsky test. Results. A significant improvement in coordination abilities was observed in boys: according to the Bondarevsky test (t=2.16, p<0.05) and the Yarotsky test (t=2.18, p<0.05). There were also statistically significant changes in the level of endurance: in the "running around the perimeter of a 15 x 15 m square" test (t=2.08, p<0.05) and when performing the "Burpee" test (t=2.45, p<0.01). The abilities of girls almost did not change, which may be related to their low interest in football. Conclusions. The introduction of specific football exercises in remote physical education lessons can contribute to the improvement of the physical fitness of high school students, especially boys. Results confirm and expand existing knowledge about the positive impact of participation in football activities on the physical and social well-being of students. It emphasizes the importance of implementing sports programs in the educational process, especially in situations where traditional forms of physical education are limited.

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Assessing the effects of targeted soccer exercises on the physical fitness of 15-16-year-old schoolchildren

Popovych,

Nesen,

Prusik

et al. 2024

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Volleyball as a means to develop speed endurance in girls aged 16-18

Kryventsova,

Strelnykova,

Boichuk

et al. 2024

Background and Study Aim. There is an increasing interest in using volleyball as a means of physical activity among high school students and a need to assess its impact on speed endurance. The purpose of the study is to identify effective volleyball means for developing speed endurance in high school students in the context of distance and in-person learning. Material and Methods. The study involved 16 senior high school girls aged 16-18 from Ternovskiy Lyceum No. 1 in Dnipro, Ukraine. The girls performed special exercises over a period of 12 weeks. The weekly schedule included physical education lessons in a format of 1 online lesson/1 offline lesson and 2 additional sessions. Results. A significant improvement was observed in almost all test exercises: the running time in the "Fir-tree" test decreased by 2.16 seconds (t=3.01, p < 0.05); the running time for 6x6 m decreased by 0.92 seconds (t=3.77, p < 0.05); the number of squats in 20 seconds increased by 4.31 times (t=4.46, p < 0.05); the number of leg raises to a 90° angle in a hanging position increased by 1.13 times (t=3.02, p < 0.05), and the number of torso raises from a lying on the back position increased by 1.81 times (t=4.49, p < 0.05). Conclusions. The proposed exercises positively affected the development of speed endurance in girls. The obtained results allow recommending these exercises as means for developing speed endurance in physical education classes within the volleyball module.

Physical culture and recreation: a systematic review

Yermakova

2024

Background and Study Aim. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in physical culture and recreation due to their significant impact on population health and quality of life. This work aims to systematically review research in the field of physical culture and recreation to identify current trends, issues, and prospects. Materials and Methods. The search for publications was conducted in the Web of Science database using the keywords "Physical Culture" and "Recreational." As a result, 1192 publications were found, of which 69 were selected for detailed analysis after excluding irrelevant ones. Data extraction and classification into five categories were performed using Python. Results. The analysis revealed that the main research directions include the impact of physical activity on health; the organization and management of sports events; educational aspects of physical culture; social and psychological aspects of recreational activities; and innovative approaches in the field of physical culture. The results showed that physical culture in the context of recreation significantly impacts health and quality of life, playing an important role in the social and cultural context. Modern trends in the development of physical recreation were identified, as well as the significant influence of physical activity and socio-demographic factors on the population's quality of life. Conclusions. The systematic analysis showed that research in the field of physical culture and recreation is crucial for the development of a healthy lifestyle and social integration. The results highlight the need for further research and the implementation of innovative practices to improve the population's quality of life and health.