The Effect of Extracurricular Education on the Motor Activity of School Children

Abstract

Developing the population's physical activity (especially children and adolescents) is an integral part of the international strategy "Health for all in the XXI century". The purpose of our research is aimed at the development of children's motor activity, which is an integral part of the nation's health. Methods. 28 students aged 8-12 took part in the study (14 children who were engaged in go-karting - boys - 10 people and 4 girls and 14 children who were engaged in beadwork - of them 2 boys and 12 girls). The level of physical condition was assessed with the help of G. L. Apanasenko's express-diagnosis system, and the cognitive sphere of children (memory, attention, thinking) was studied according to L. Vygotskyi. Statistical methods were used for data processing and verification in the Statistica 6.0 program. During the research, it was established that in practice (karting and bead weaving) both mechanisms (educational/developmental and physical activity) are involved. In other words, moderate or high physical activity involving complex movements or rules will positively affect cognitive development. Conclusion. We found that children are influenced not only by sports but also by clubs that are part of the activities of extracurricular education institutions.