THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TRAINING METHODOLOGY FOR ATHLETES 7-8 YEARS OLD AT THE SPORTS AND RECREATION STAGE BASED ON THE «IAAF KIDS’ ATHLETICS» PROGRAM

The research purpose is to develop and experimentally substantiate the effectiveness of the proposed training methodology for young athletes aged 7-8 years at the sports and recreation stage, developed on the basis of the IAAF kids’ athletics program.

Methods and organization of the research. To achieve the goal of the study, we used the following methods: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, anthropometry, integral assessment of physical health according to the method of S.V. Khrushchev, method of functional tests, method of control tests, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. The study was conducted at the sports school of the Olympic reserve "Tasma" in Kazan. It was attended by 57 children (37 boys and 20 girls) aged 7-8 years. 

Results of the research and their discussion. The methodology of training young athletes aged 7-8 years at the sports and recreation stage of training, consisting of two independent blocks: a block of elements of the IAAF kids’ athletics program and a game block, has been developed. The use of educational and competitive elements of the IAAF kids’ athletics program in the preparation of young athletes ensures the preliminary formation of their motor skills necessary for mastering specific athletics exercises (running, jumping and throwing). The game block includes 37 specially selected outdoor games aimed at improving speed, coordination and speed-strength abilities. This block also includes training in the elements of handball and playing handball according to simplified rules. The choice of handball as a means of training is due to the preliminary empirical verification of its acceptance by children 7-8 years old and the content of specific exercises (throwing, sprinting, etc.) similar to athletics, as well as the impact of this game on the development of coordination and speed abilities that favorably develop in 7-8 year olds.

Conclusion. The introduction of the developed methodology into the training process of young athletes ensures an increase in their physical fitness, level of physical development and health, determines the maintenance of positive motivation for athletics.

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