The professional readiness of student-teachers in physical education in Ukraine's war-torn areas

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

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.

Monitoring the physical fitness of students aged 10-15 and 15-18 during online education

Nesen,

Korobeinikova,

Ivanyshyn

et al. 2024

Background and Study Aim. The necessity to switch to online learning is closely related to the need to ensure the safety of students, which is jeopardized by the military conflict in Ukraine. In the context of online learning, diagnosing the physical fitness of students becomes more challenging, creating problems for physical education teachers. The purpose of the study is to suggest alternatives to physical fitness tests for students that can be adequately conducted at home. Materias and Methods. The study involved students aged 10-15 (middle school) and 15-18 (high school). The study involved students aged 10-15 (middle school) and 15-18 (high school). The high school group comprised 11 students (7 girls and 4 boys), while the middle school group included 28 students (16 boys and 12 girls). The research was conducted at the Velikosknitsky Lyceum (Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine) during offline physical education classes at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year. The physical fitness testing was carried out using suggested tests that could be performed independently at home. Results. The presence of significant correlational relationships between the outcomes of certain tests has been established. For example, there is a high correlation (0.95) between the results of the standing long jump and physical fitness in higher grades. A moderate correlation was also found between the results of the 30-meter dash and physical fitness in higher grades. Additionally, a weak correlation was established for the 4x9 meter shuttle run in middle grades. Conclusions. The study's findings demonstrate that conducting test exercises at home is a practical and efficient alternative to traditional diagnostics in school sports halls. However, assessing some aspects of physical fitness, such as speed, endurance, and strength, may be more challenging in an online setting.