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Background and aim. Physical training is essential for the overall development in middle school students. Using games in aquatic environment is an innovative approach to enhancing their physical fitness and engagement in physical activities. The study aims to identify the characteristics of physical fitness in middle school students and to develop a technology for enhancing physical training through movement games. Additionally, the study aims to experimentally validate the effectiveness of this technology. Materials and methods. The research was performed at the sports facilities of the Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism. It involved 15 boys and 15 girls aged 11-13 years, from the swimming department. Fitness tests: to assess the physical fitness of swimmers, several tests were carried out, including the 3x5 m shuttle run, push-ups (for girls), pull-ups (for boys), standing long jump, sit-ups and a 25-second rope-skipping test. The recommendations of the specialists were taken into consideration throughout the testing process. Analysis methodology: a two-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed training technology. Factor A (Teaching Method): this included three levels--A¹: traditional method, A²: combined method (traditional + active games), and A³: gamebased method. Factor B (Training Load): This included three levels--B¹: 2 hours per week, B²: 4 hours per week, and B³: 6 hours per week. Results. The experimental results showed statistically significant improvements in physical performance, with increases of 43.3% in hanging pull-ups, 69.6% in standing long jump, 48.2% in sit-ups and 25.7% in skipping rope (all p<0.001). While the 3x5 m shuttle run had a 3.3% increase that was not statistically significant (p>0.05), the overall scores for all indices (except hanging pull-ups) improved from "3" to "5" after the experiment, demonstrating notable progress in physical fitness. The study examined three aspects of performance in relation to factors A (teaching method) and B (training load): 3x5 m shuttle run: both training and load methods had an important influence on shuttle run performance, with statistically significant differences (p < 0.001), while the interaction between them was not significant (p>0.05). Standing long jump: The training load considerably influenced performance (p<0.001), but the teaching method did not (p>0.05). The interaction between method and load also showed no significant effect (p > 0.05). Sit-ups: the teaching method and also the load method had a notable impact (p<0.001). Their interaction was significant as well (p<0.001), indicating that the impact of the teaching method varied with different training loads, and vice versa. Conclusions. The study successfully identified key aspects of physical fitness in middle school children and validated the effectiveness of a technology incorporating movement games to enhance physical training. This effectiveness was highlighted by notable improvements in performance metrics of fitness tests such as hanging pull-ups, standing long jump, sit-ups and skipping rope. Important increases were recorded in overall fitness levels, demonstrating the potential of movement games as a valuable tool in physical education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to generate instructions for physical education teachers on how to improve physical fitness of students and enhance their physical development using digital applications. For this, the physical development levels of middle school students were analyzed. The secondary goal is to determine how effective the digital learning tools are in enhancing the quality of physical education in the university setting. The present empirical study focuses on evaluating physical readiness of 172 seventh grade students in cities of Aktobe and Orenburg. Pearson correlation was used to establish a connection between the mentioned indicators. Digital technologies have proven effective in enhancing student motivation for sports participation. Specifically, 69% of the respondents said they would be more motivated to participate in sports if there were digital apps or social networks used in the learning process. The results of the study show direct and inverse correlations between test results and physical markers of fitness. Based on the correlations established, the current study also provides physical training guidelines for physical education teachers and middle school students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Research aim: to give a comparative assessment of the secondary school-age students' PE educational programs national-regional component use effectiveness of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Russia. Research materials and methods. The work was carried out during the 2018-2019 academic year in secondary schools in Aktobe (Republic of Kazakhstan) and Orenburg (Russia). In both countries, the school's PE curriculum consisted of three lessons per week. Two of them were conducted according to the training programs. The programs of the third variable lesson of physical culture contained an ethno-pedagogical component in the form of national outdoor games and national sports performing elements. The monitoring of physical development and physical fitness of 200 Kazakh and 200 Russian students of the 7th grade aged 12-13 was carried out. Research results. The PE curricula implementation with a national and regional component inclusion has shown high efficiency. In both countries, students have a significant increase in physical fitness indicators. All the motor tests values, anthropometric and physiometric characteristics of Russian schoolchildren were higher than those of Kazakhstan, with the exception of the upper limb muscles speed and strength qualities in boys (the «ball throwing» test). National outdoor games use in the variable component of PE lessons increased the schoolchildren's indicators of physical condition and motivation in both countries, increased the motor density of the lesson and the health-forming orientation effectiveness of the subject. Conclusions. There are minor differences between the sections content and the hours' distribution in the annual curriculum of the discipline «Physical Culture for grade 7» in general education schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Russia. There are also differences in the national and regional component of the variable lesson of PE content. In both countries, the same positive result of students' in grade 7 physical and functional fitness monitoring was established. The curriculum of the variable PE lesson in both countries should be supplemented with exercises aimed at developing the lagging children's motor physical qualities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research aim: development and testing of a comprehensive method effectiveness for improving vestibular stability and balance function in young athletes at an initial training stage in cycling - mountain bike. Material and methods. The pedagogical experiment was conducted on the basis of the specialized Olympic reserve school (cycling) in Kopeisk (Russia). Boys aged 11-12, athletes training at the initial training group in cycling-mountain bike took part in our experiment. The proposed experimental method for improving vestibular stability is based on the principle of integrated use of a set of training tools and organizational and pedagogical conditions for their implementation. The developed physical exercises performed on the Bosu Balance Pod (bosu) hemisphere, a roller bike stand and a specialized training bike track were used. To determine the state of athletes' static balance, functional tests of Romberg-2 were performed, N. A. Bondarevsky's control exercises with open and closed eyes (sec), for dynamic balance - turns on the gymnastic bench for 20 seconds. The vestibular analyzer state was assessed by A. I. Yarotzky's test (sec). The athletes' physical fitness was determined using motor tests. Research results. Developed and tested integrative technology for developing young athletes' vestibular stability and coordination abilities an initial training stage in cycling-mountain bike, had a more pronounced impact on these qualities development. Significantly greater increase in athletes' physical and technical fitness in the experimental group than in the control one was found. Conclusions. The proposed method of improving vestibular stability, balance function and coordination abilities can be recommended for use at an initial training stage in young cyclists' specializing in mountain biking training process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]