Abstract
Introduction. Analysis of the current state and generalization of data from special literature confirm the pedagogical potential of choreography in the formation of coordination abilities of younger schoolchildren. The purpose of the research is to investigate sensitive periods in the development of coordination abilities of younger schoolchildren and to determine the effectiveness of choreography tools in their formation. Research methods: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature and advanced pedagogical practice, pedagogical testing (ability to maintain balance – according to Bondarevsky's method; ability to control time, power and spatial parameters of movements – according to indicators of shuttle running 3x10 m., s; ability to feel time – according to indicators of running in place for 10s, 30s, 60s, (s); ability to control spatial parameters of movements – according to indicators of walking in a straight line of 7 m. without a visual reference, (cm); ability to accuracy of movements – according to the results of putting rings on tripod from a distance of 1.5m, 2.5m, 3.5m, (number of hits); the ability to feel the rhythm was measured by the indicators of the game task «Transmit a telegram», (score); the ability to coordinate movements – by the indicators of the test three forward flips with output in the upper body, (c); the ability to differentiate muscle effort – according to hand dynamometry indicators at full strength and 50% of the maximum strength, (kg)), methods of mathematics statistical statistics (,σ, m, t – Student's criterion at a significance level of not less than 0.05). 278 students of primary school No. 7 of Pereyaslava took part in the study. Research results. The most favorable periods for the formation of coordination abilities in younger schoolchildren were identified, namely: differentiation of muscle effort – in boys from 8 to 10 years old, in girls from 7 to 8 years old (Р<0.05); sense of balance – in boys from 7 to 8 years old, in girls from 7 to 10 years old (Р<0.05); sense of rhythm – in boys from 7 to 8 years old, in girls from 7 to 9 years old (Р<0.05); accuracy of movements – in boys from 7 to 8, in girls from 9 to 10 years old (Р<0.05); spatial orientation – in boys from 8 to 9 years old, in girls from 7 to 8 years old (Р<0.05). For both boys and girls, the favorable period for the development of coordination of movements is the age from 7 to 8 years (Р<0.05), and the sense of time – from 7 to 9 years, but for girls the indicators are not reliable. Conclusions. The effectiveness of the means of choreography in the formation of the main components of the coordination abilities of younger schoolchildren has been proven, provided that the amount of pedagogical actions of a selective focus and their rational relationship with the pace of activity are taken into account
Keywords
coordination abilities; choreography; primary school age
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