COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BIOMECHANICAL PARAMETERS OF BALANCE IN 7-8 YEARS OLD PUPILS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES

Abstract

The article theoretically analyzes scientific, scientific and methodological sources on the development of balance of students with hearing impairment. It is noted that the chosen topic for research is relevant, since such studies are not yet widespread in Ukraine. The results of the diagnostic study in the process of experimental comparative analysis of the indicators of the level of balance of 7-8 year old pupils with hearing impairment and pupils without impairment using the method of stabilography are presented. It was found that exercises on balance, flexibility, coordination of movements, which, if used systematically and purposefully during physical education classes, help to restore motor functions in a child with hearing impairment.

Purpose of the work is to theoretically generalize organizational and methodological approaches, methods and technologies used in physical education lessons for schoolchildren with hearing impairment; to demonstrate the results of comparative analysis of biomechanical indicators of 7-8 year old pupils with hearing impairment and pupils without impairment during physical education classes using the method of computer stabilography.

Methodology. To realize the main objectives of the study, theoretical methods were used: comparison, collation and generalization, as well as the method of computer stabilography – Romberg tests with and without visual control.

Scientific novelty of the study lies in the in-depth comparative analysis of indicators of the level of development of balance in pupils with and without hearing impairment based on the method of computer stabilography; the data obtained convincingly prove that the use of a number of exercises for balance, flexibility, coordination of movements contribute to the adaptation of 7-8 year old pupils to effective participation in physical education classes, and to the improvement of health in general.

Conclusions. Based on the analysis of scientific, scientific and methodological sources and the results of the diagnostic study, it can be concluded that the development of balance in students with hearing impairment should be one of the important factors for their adaptation to physical education. As a result of the study, it was determined that pupils with hearing impairment received insufficient attention to the study of balance function. According to biomechanical indicators, balance is key for students with hearing impairment, as it ensures body stability, coordination of movements, proper motor function, formation of effective motor skills, and reduces the risk of injury. The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, plays an important role in maintaining balance. In students with hearing impairments, its functioning is often impaired, which affects the ability to control the body's position in space.  Stabilography has shown that students with hearing loss have a lower level of balance than students without hearing loss. Supporting the development of balance in students with hearing impairment is an important component of their adaptation to classes and successful learning in physical education. Integration of special exercises into school activities and physical education can significantly improve their motor skills and quality of life.