PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY FOR FOOT ARCH DISORDERS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN BASED ON HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT MEANS

Abstract

Relevance of the research topic. Wide distribution of foot arch disorders in children of primary school age prompts consideration of means and methods of their prevention. One of the approaches is systematic training in hand-to-hand combat. The effectiveness of using means of hand-to-hand combat for prevention of foot arch disorders in children of primary school age needs scientific substantiation. The purpose of the research development and verification of the effectiveness of a technology aimed at strengthening foot arch muscles and checking its effect on leg impact speed and the ability to balance in children of primary school age engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Methods: theoretical analysis of scientific sources, pedagogical experiment, pedagogical testing, anthropometry, statistical analysis. Results. The developed technology is aimed at prevention of foot arch disorders in children of primary school age during their involvement in hand-to-hand combat. It is designed on basic general-methodical, special principles, as well as principles of health-enhancing activity. It is implemented at the adaptation-preparatory, basic and final stages in various forms of classes. Means of hand-to-hand combat are widely used to strengthen foot muscles and adjacent structures, improve physical fitness. Introduction of technology contributed to general improvement of children’s coordination abilities, thereby improving foot arch condition of primary school children age. Positive changes were observed in all dynamic balance body position tests. Conclusions. The use of suggested technology is an effective means of preventing foot arch disorders in children of primary school age.