INFLUENCE OF ATHLETICS TRAINING ON PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The article examines the impact of athletics training on the physical development of secondary school students. Athletics, as one of the most common sports, includes a variety of physical exercises that contribute to muscle strengthening, coordination, endurance and general physical condition. In particular, the focus is on increasing endurance, improving speed and strength, and developing healthy lifestyle skills. The article discusses the main physiological changes that occur during regular classes and their impact on the overall physical fitness of schoolchildren. The study is aimed at identifying specific aspects that contribute to the optimal physical development of middle school students, as well as analyzing the effectiveness of athletics exercises in the school physical education program. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of athletics training on the physical development of 8th grade students (aged 13-14 years) and improve their physical fitness. Research methods: theoretical analysis of scientific literature, pedagogical caution, testing, methods of mathematical statistics. Results and key conclusions. The analysis of the study results shows positive changes in the participants' physical fitness. The control group recorded an increase in results within 2-3 % with significant changes (p<0.05) in the tests of long jump from a standing position, triple jump, 30 and 100 meters running, and throwing a stuffed ball. At the same time, in the experimental group, the increase was 3-7 %, which is higher than in the control group, with a significant difference (p<0.05). This indicates the effectiveness of the approaches used in the training of boys in the experimental group.