THE USE OF TARGETED INFLUENCE TOOLS AS A PEDAGOGICAL CONDITION FOR DEVELOPING THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN BALANCE

Abstract

For modern acrobatics, the characteristic features include the intensity of competitive and training activities, continual elevation of coordination complexity in exercises, and the necessity to develop stable and reliable technical skills. Therefore, it is important to investigate the use of various targeted influence tools for the development of the ability to maintain balance in girls aged 7−9 who are engaged in acrobatics. We have developed, implemented, and experimentally tested a set of exercises using modern equipment to enhance the ability to maintain balance in girls aged 7−9 practicing acrobatics. Based on the obtained results, the following conclusions can be drawn: the level of development of the ability to maintain balance increased in the researched acrobats in both the control and experimental groups as a result of the conducted experiment. In the control group of girls, no statistically significant changes were observed, while in the experimental group, a statistically significant improvement was noted in all control tests. In control tests that involved holding the leg forward or sideways, the results of both groups of girls were higher when the element was performed on the supporting left leg. Conversely, in control tests involving holding the leg backward, the results of acrobats were better when performing this group of elements on the supporting right leg. This statistic remained consistent even after the experiment. The developed and implemented set of exercises using modern equipment to enhance the ability to maintain balance in girls aged 7−9 engaged in acrobatics allowed for an average improvement of 44% in the ability to maintain static and dynamic balance. Moreover, the results of the girls improved not only in body elements but also in rotational movements.