DYNAMICS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS INDICATORS OF 10–11-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN BASED ON THE RESULTS OF A PROGRAM USING TAG RUGBY MEANS

Abstract

The article presents the theoretical and applied foundations for the development and implementation of a program of physical education classes using tag rugby means for children aged 10–11 years. The scientific substantiation of the program based on the use of tag rugby means for children of this age group is provided. The purpose, objectives, principles, content, methods, and forms of program implementation are described. The program is aimed at strengthening pupils’ physical health, increasing the level of their functional fitness, improving motor qualities, developing technical and tactical skills, and forming sustainable motivation for regular physical activity. The results of the pedagogical experiment confirmed the positive impact of the program on the indicators of physical fitness of middle school–aged pupils.

Purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of using tag rugby means to improve the level of development of motor qualities in children aged 10–11 years.

Research methodology. The study is based on systemic and competence-based approaches and combines theoretical analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature and regulatory documents, comparative methods, and methods of generalization. The experimental work involved 48 children aged 10–11 years who were divided into an experimental group (25 participants) and a control group (23 participants). Pedagogical methods such as observation, testing, and experiment were used during the study, while methods of mathematical statistics were applied for data processing. This approach ensured a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of physical education and health-related classes using tag rugby means for improving pupils’ motor qualities.

Scientific novelty. The content and pedagogical potential of using tag rugby means in the physical education of middle school–aged children have been specified. Based on experimental data, the effectiveness of tag rugby for improving motor qualities in children aged 10–11 years under modern educational and social conditions has been determined. The understanding of the development of basic physical qualities at this age, particularly speed, agility, endurance, and strength, has been expanded and deepened. Scientific knowledge regarding the structure and dynamics of physical fitness in children aged 10–11 years under conditions of implementing game-based physical education technologies has been supplemented. Pedagogical conditions that enhance the effectiveness of physical education and health-related classes using tag rugby in school practice have been identified.

Conclusions. The analysis of the research results showed that the inclusion of physical education and health-related classes with tag rugby elements in the physical education system for children aged 10–11 years contributed to an increase in their level of physical fitness. At the end of the formative stage of the experiment, statistically significant changes in physical fitness indicators (p<0.05) were observed in both the experimental and control groups. At the same time, participants of the experimental group demonstrated more pronounced positive dynamics: six out of nine assessed indicators showed significantly higher results (p<0.05) compared to the control group, particularly in the development of speed, speed-strength abilities, endurance, and muscular strength.