NORDIC WALKING AS AN EFFECTIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Introduction. The problem of optimizing physical education lessons at a university and the search for modern forms of physical culture and trends in sports remain urgent tasks in the scientific search for physical education teachers in the higher education system. The purpose of the study is to theoretically and experimentally substantiate the inclusion of Nordic walking in the practice of physical education for students of a special medical group (SMG) at a university. Materials and methods. The study involved 360 students involved in Nordic walking during physical education lessons. Results. A study was conducted on types of walking with different biomechanical features for the possibility of use in Nordic walking. The obtained results of average statistical data made it possible to identify positive dynamics in terms of physical fitness (strength) and increased functional activity of the respiratory system in participants involved in Nordic walking. The results of the study of the level of physical fitness (strength) and functional development of SMG students during the experiment period made it possible to determine significant positive dynamics of development of positive changes in those involved. Conclusion. The obtained results of average statistical data allowed us to identify positive dynamics in the indicators of physical fitness (strength) and an increase in the functional activity of the respiratory system in participants engaged in Nordic walking. Many students stopped having back pain, and their posture improved significantly.