DYNAMICS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR SKILLS IN 16-17-YEAR-OLD GIRLS DURING EXTRACURRICULAR PILATES CLASSES

Authors

  • I. Synihovets Ph.D. in Physical education and Sports, Associate professor, Associate professor of thedepartment of Physical Rehabilitation, Chernihiv National University of Technology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4456-4399
  • L. Synihovets Аssistant of the department of theory and methods of physical education, Glukhiv national pedagogical university named after Alexander Dovzhenko https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6187-3564
  • V. Filipov PhD in Pedagogical sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Sports, T.H. Shevchenko National University «Chernihiv Colehium» https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8371-883X
  • S. Harkusha Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, head of the department of pedagogy, psychology and methods of physical education, T.H. Shevchenko National University «Chernihiv Colehium» https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7120-1446

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58407/visnik.253511

Keywords:

pilates, motor skills, 16-17-year-old girls, extracurricular activities, physical training, static endurance, pedagogical experiment

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to theoretically substantiate and experimentally verify the effectiveness of a methodology for developing motor skills in 16-17-year-old girls through Pilates within an extracurricular activities system.

Methodology. The study employed a set of methods: analysis of scientific literature to study the state of the problem and generalize best practices; a pedagogical experiment (ascertaining and formative stages) lasting 6 months; pedagogical testing on a 12-point scale (tests: «Plank», «Trunk Bend», «Trunk Lift», «One-Leg Stance»); and methods of mathematical statistics (Student's t-test, coefficient of variation) to assess the reliability of the results.

Scientific Novelty. For the first time, a methodology for extracurricular Pilates classes for 16-17-year-old girls, based on a combination of static and dynamic exercises with a differentiated approach, has been scientifically substantiated and implemented. Adapted control standards that account for the specifics of Pilates (emphasis on core stabilization and balance) have been developed. New data regarding the impact of Pilates on the development of motor skills in 16-17-year-old girls have been obtained.

Conclusions. The results of the study demonstrated the high effectiveness of the proposed methodology. A statistically significant increase in indicators (P < 0.001) was recorded in girls of both age groups across all tests. The greatest positive dynamics were found in the development of static endurance (the «Plank» test: an increase of 59.55% in 16-year-olds and 79.58% in 17-yearolds) and balance (the «One-Leg Stance» test: 64.37% and 55.72%, respectively). The decrease in the coefficient of variation in most tests confirms an increase in the homogeneity of the groups' fitness levels. It has been proven that Pilates is an effective means of correcting the physical condition and motivating high school girls towards physical activity.

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Published

2026-03-13

Issue

Vol. 191 No. 35 (2025): Bulletin of the T.H. Shevchenko National University “Chernihiv Colehium”

Section

BIOMECHANICAL, PEDAGOGICAL, MEDICO-BIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS