Interrelation of students’ motivation for aquafitness training and their physical fitness level

Abstract

The level of the motivational values-based attitude of the students of the Ukrainian institution of higher education towards the physical education and the level and dynamics of the students’ (men and women) physical fitness during the 1st and the 2nd years of studying are investigated in the article. In order to be able to observe students and teachers during the study and the dynamics of changes in motivation for classes, a questionnaire was proposed to record changes. This involved increasing the motivation of students to the process of physical improvement. Data on the differentiation of methods of teaching the subject were systematized, ways of individualizing the means and possibilities of increasing the effectiveness of water fitness classes were considered. The aim of the study - to find out the relationship between students' motivation for aquafitness classes and their level of physical fitness. The methods of the research are a theoretical analysis of the scientific and methodological literature, questionnaire survey, pedagogic observation, testing and methods of mathematical statistics. Scientific novelty of the research is defined conditioned by the need to improve the efficiency of the physical education by aquafit methods of the students of the institution of higher education in order to improve their physical fitness, health and the efficiency of their future professional activity. Conclusions: the reasons that do not contribute to a positive attitude towards attending aquafitness classes have been identified, which include: low content and quality of classes, systematic unsuccessful performance by students of the exercises, techniques, and movements provided by students, which leads to students losing self-confidence, questioning the expediency spending their efforts on attending classes in general. The introduction of a differentiated approach to physical exertion during water fitness classes and swimming involves the rational division of students into groups according to initial swimming skills, abilities, psycho-emotional and physical health, and testing of special physical fitness.