The influence of professional training disciplines on the physical fitness level of the folk dance department students

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the influence of professional training disciplines on the physical fitness level of the folk dance department students. Material: The study involved students majoring in “Choreography” (males-n = 5; females-n = 10). Tests were used to determine the level of general and special physical qualities development. It was also determined the level of physical fitness at the beginning of training and after two years of training. Results: At the beginning of the study, students had average and low rates of speed and strength qualities development and low indicators of dorsal spine mobility. There were significant changes in increasing the level of coordination and dorsal spine mobility (p <0.01). The increase in average statistical indicators of strength endurance is in males (p <0.05) and females (p <0.01). It was revealed the decrease in the level of certain indicators of general physical fitness in females during the first two years of study. Conclusions: It is recommended to constantly monitor the physical fitness of future choreographers. The exclusion of the discipline “Physical Education” from the training programs for choreography teachers requires appropriate compensation for specific physical activity. These can be students’ independent physical training. It also requires the correction of special training programs that include physical activity.