Popular Sport Research Articles

Comparing the Service Quality of China Super League and English Premier League for Offline Game Experience

Football, the most popular sport worldwide, has approximately 3.5 billion fans. In addition, the service quality of different football leagues varies, and it significantly impacts fan attendance to football games offline. This paper focuses on comparing the service quality of the English Premier League (EPL) and the China Super League (CSL) to identify areas for improvement in CSL's offline game’s attendance. The paper evaluated the service quality of the two leagues through four dimensions: program quality, interaction quality, outcome quality, and environment quality. The results show that the EPL is better at offering more games, greater interaction quality due to effective safety polices, higher player market value that led to more competitive matches, and more professional and modern football stadiums. In comparison, less games, excessively stringent security regulations that detract from the spectator experience, lesser player market value, and subpar stadium infrastructure plague the CSL. The research concludes that for CSL to enhance its service quality, it should allow more teams to play in CSL, relax some security policies, adjust its salary caps and foreign player policies, and build more professional football stadiums. These improvements are crucial for boosting fan attendance and engagement, ultimately enhancing the league's marketability and revenue. Future research should explore service quality in other global football leagues to provide a more comprehensive understanding of service quality’s impact on attendance.

The Influence of Competitive Level on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Adolescent Soccer Players.

Introduction Soccer is one of the most popular sports worldwide and is a leading physical activity choice among adolescents. This study aims to investigate how the competitive level of adolescent soccer players impacts their sleep quality and quality of life. Methods A total of 5,692 adolescents aged 11 to 19 years were classified based on their physical activity levels and competitive engagement. Participants were categorized as inactive, non-competitive athletes, or soccer players competing at local, regional, or national levels. An anonymous online questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity level, competition level, sleep quality, and quality of life. Significance was set at p < 0.05. The Chi-square (χ²) test was employed to examine frequency distributions.Comparisons based on competitive level were performed using Generalized Linear Models, adjusting for age, BMI, municipality size, and economic level.When significant differences were identified, post hoc analyses were conducted with a Bonferroni adjustment. Results Girls reported lower sleep quality and quality of life compared to boys. Soccer players exhibited better sleep quality and life satisfaction than inactive individuals and non-competitive athletes, independent of competitive level (p > 0.05 Bonferroni pairwise comparison). Among boys, regional-level soccer players showed the highest sleep quality and quality of life. For girls, national-level soccer players reported the best outcomes in both parameters. Conclusion Adolescent soccer players, regardless of their competitive level, demonstrate better sleep quality and quality of life than inactive individuals or non-competitive athletes. In general, higher levels of competition correlate with improved sleep quality and quality of life, particularly among female athletes.

BPFNN Based Football Player Value Prediction by Introducing Historic Information

With extensively successful applications of artificial neural networks in many scenarios of classification and prediction, research related to the world most popular sport - football - has undoubtedly attracted researchers to carry out their works with aid of such powerful tools. Despite that most of these works are oriented to predict match results and game strategies, only very a few are designed for player value prediction, which is of great importance with the rapid growth of the football players’ transfer market. In this paper, we propose a BP feedforward neural network framework which integrates both the empirically determined variables and some historical information. Comparative ablation experiments on one dataset FINAL verified the necessity of some factors especially the highest_values which inspired the inclusion of available historical information into the framework. For further verifying the efficiency of integrating historical information, we embedded the value columns of FIFA17 to FIFA21 into the data of FIFA22. Comparative experiments showed an 11% improvement on the precision with the help of historical values, verifying the efficiency of this strategy. Experiments were also conducted for determining the choice of the number of layers, the ratio of the training set and test set, the learning rate, and the process of the missed information.

Track and field-related lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries: A retrospective study discussing injury analysis, stressors, and comprehensive management

Objective This study aims to provide beneficial information, from a clinical perspective, on how healthcare providers and sports educators can navigate treatment and safety for TAF athletes. This was done by identifying trends seen in lower-extremity TAF injuries and providing potential treatments to counter specific injuries, closing gaps in current literature. Methods The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database was queried during a ten-year time span (2014-2023) to analyze lower-extremity track and field-related musculoskeletal injuries. Results There were 128,761 cases reported in the Emergency Department from 2014-2023. Fifty eight percent occurred in females compared to only 42% in males, making females 1.4 times more likely to experience injury. Most injuries took place in 2017. Most cases in adolescents were aged 15 and 14 years old. The 10-19 age group had disproportionately more cases. 1,067 reported cases of strain/sprains were associated with female patients with 733 cases present in males. Strain/sprains ranked the highest, followed by fractures, excluding other/not stated cases. The ankle was the body part with the most cases, followed by injury to the knee. Conclusions As a widely popular sport, future studies should look at providing a more comprehensive characterization into how a patient’s specific demographics may play into injury detection and prevention.

Upper extremity orthopedic softball injuries presenting to the emergency department: epidemiology across the lifespan

ABSTRACT Background Softball is a popular lifetime sport due to its inclusion of both fastpitch and slowpitch varieties, although associated injuries are common. Objective To compare softball injury rates across patient sex, age, race, injury location, mechanism, and activity. Methods The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried for all upper extremity softball injuries in patients 10–85+ years old presenting to United States emergency departments between 2012 and 2021. Results Significantly more of the 178,303 total weighted upper extremity injuries occurred in female (68.1%) than male (31.9%) athletes (p < .001). Male patients (mean 34.9 ± 13.6 years) were older than female patients (17.4 ± 8.4; p = .019). The average incidence rate of UE injuries from 2012–2021 was 187.9 per 100,000 persons, with a significant decrease in injury incidence across the timespan (p < .001). The lowest annual injury incidence (74.7 per 100,000 persons) occurred in 2020. In patients 10–18 years old, female patients accounted for 95.1% of all injuries, whereas male patients accounted for 72.1% of all injuries in patients aged ≥23. Compared to male patients, females more frequently experienced hand (p < .001), lower arm (p = .007), shoulder (p < .001), and wrist (p < .001) injuries in patients 10–18 years old, finger (p < .001), upper arm (p = .016), and wrist (p < .001) injuries in patients 19–22, and finger injuries (p < .001) in patients aged 23 +. Across all ages, the greatest proportion of injuries were treated and released (p < .001). Most injuries occurred while fielding (41.8%) and due to player-ball contact (36.8%). Conclusion Softball injury ED presentations declined across a decade, including a precipitous drop and rebound effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the lifespan, upper extremity injuries progressively shifted from female-predominant in younger athletes to male-predominant in adults.

An Evaluative Study to Determine the Extent of Shat Al-Arab Corniche Design Conformity with Active Urban Design Principles

The trend of active urban design appeared in the year 2005, and as a result of the increasing factors encouraging inactivity and lack of physical activity, cities began to move towards active urban design to make physical activity part of daily practices in the urban environment, which supports the health of its residents. The research dealt with the concept of active urban design, its principles, and the most important influences on human behaviour that encourage active practice in the urban environment. Then the history of physical activity in the city of Basra and inherited popular sports was reviewed, then the extent to which the urban development processes that took place in Corniche Shatt Al-Arab Street and the surrounding area were achieved was measured. Due to its historical, social and economic importance and the conclusions that accompanied the measurement process related to the most important obstacles facing the city in its path towards a sustainable urban design that preserves the health of its residents.

Nasal injuries in amateur male boxers before and after the 2013 rule change by the International Boxing Association removing the protective headgear

Boxing is a popular combat sport in which participants frequently experience head trauma. The neurological impact of boxing has been widely discussed, but the impact on the bone and soft tissue of the head has been less investigated. For this study, a national emergency department database was used to investigate the impact of a 2013 rule change — removing the requirement for amateurs to wear head protection — on the frequency and type of facial injuries sustained by amateur boxers. Over the study period (2006–2021) there were 11 760 injuries, with 6261 occurring before the change and 5499 occurring after (p < 0.001). The number of contusions, fractures, hematomas, and hemorrhages all significantly decreased after the rule change, while the number of lacerations did not. Additionally, the number of septal deviations increased from 16 to 97 (p < 0.001). According to age-group-specific analysis, injuries decreased in both the 0–17 and 24–29 cohorts, but increased in the 18–23 group. The results suggest that the rule change may have had a protective effect on the risk of craniofacial trauma in amateur boxers, potentially due to increased risk-averse behavior by the boxers, who may feel less protected during sparring because of the lack of head protection.

More Than Just Another Elbow Tendinopathy: A Case Series of Misdiagnosed Ulnar Nerve Compression and Review of Common Upper Extremity Misdiagnoses in Climbing.

Climbing is an increasingly popular sport. Yet, we have encountered numerous misdiagnosed climbing injuries, highlighting a gap in climbing-related literature and a need for heightened awareness within the sports medicine community. We present a case series that highlights the clinical manifestation of ulnar nerve entrapment and compression in three patients with initially misdiagnosed and mismanaged elbow tendinopathy. After a correct diagnosis of ulnar nerve pathology was made, each patient underwent a prescribed rehabilitation protocol that focused on nerve motility exercises (tensioning and flossing), resulting in a significant reduction in pain and a successful return to their pre-injury climbing performance. We thus aim to raise awareness of this often-mistreated presentation. Furthermore, we highlight other common upper extremity climbing misdiagnoses and provide relevant clinical recommendations to accurately identify and manage such injuries in climbers.

An Evaluative Study to Determine the Extent of Shat Al-Arab Corniche Design Conformity with Active Urban Design Principles

The trend of active urban design appeared in the year 2005, and as a result of the increasing factors encouraging inactivity and lack of physical activity, cities began to move towards active urban design to make physical activity part of daily practices in the urban environment, which supports the health of its residents. The research dealt with the concept of active urban design, its principles, and the most important influences on human behaviour that encourage active practice in the urban environment. Then the history of physical activity in the city of Basra and inherited popular sports was reviewed, then the extent to which the urban development processes that took place in Corniche Shatt Al-Arab Street and the surrounding area were achieved was measured. Due to its historical, social and economic importance and the conclusions that accompanied the measurement process related to the most important obstacles facing the city in its path towards a sustainable urban design that preserves the health of its residents.

Teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI) Vision Swift dalam Sistem Pemantauan Latihan Bulu Tangkis dengan Algoritma Optical Flow

Badminton is one of the most popular sports in Indonesia. In fact, Indonesia often wins various badminton competitions at the international level. Many people enjoy playing badminton, but many of them do not know whether their shots are good or whether they understand the basic techniques of badminton correctly. Additionally, many of them want to improve their skills but do not have enough time to train with a professional coach. This research aims to develop a badminton training monitoring system based on AI Vision technology using the Swift programming language. This system is expected to help badminton players evaluate and improve the quality of their shots independently. The main focus of this research is to optimize computational accuracy by using the Optical Flow algorithm to track the movement of the shuttlecock during training. In developing this system, the Optical Flow algorithm is used to analyze the shuttlecock's trajectory and its drop points. The results of this research show that testing 20 shots using shuttlecock trajectory can be accurately detected by the system with an accuracy of 97.22%. Meanwhile, the system's accuracy in tracking the placement of the shuttlecock in the opponent's service area is 94.50%.

Gender disparities in long passing performance among senior football players: implications for inclusive training strategies

Background: Football, as the most popular sport globally, encompasses fundamental skills like the lofted pass, a cornerstone technique mastered early in player development. Purpose study: This study aimed to analyze long passing performance disparities between senior male and female football players. Method and material: A total of 74 football players, comprising 35 boys and 39 girls (ages 15-18 years), were randomly selected as subjects. Personal information including academic details, age, Body height (cm), Body weight (kg), BMI (kg/m²), training age, and level played, alongside football performance metrics such as: Ball speed (km), Kicked ball distance (m) and Approach run distance (m), were recorded. Data collection involved the use of a Bushnell Radar gun for speed tests and long pass (Model 101911, USA), a digital weighing scale for body weight (BEURER Typ 35, Germany), Stadiometer for body height measurement (SECA 206, Germany) and a measuring tape for distance measurements. Statistical analysis: The data analysis employed descriptive statistics, Mean, SD, and the Mann-Whitney U Test for independent samples (p&lt;0.05). Results: Indicate significant discrepancies in performance metrics between senior boys and girls. Boys exhibited greater ball speed (Mean=79.00±9.36km) vs. to girls (Mean=51.62±7.92km), with a significant inferential statistic of p&lt;0.00. Similarly, kicked ball distance favored boys (Mean=46.53±51.11m) vs. over girls (Mean=17.47±9.73m), again with a significant inferential statistic of p&lt;0.00. Notably, gender differences were less pronounced in approach run distance. Surprisingly, age, training age, and BMI showed no significant correlations with performance metrics, suggesting other influential factors. Conclusions: These results highlight the notable differences in football performance between genders, highlighting the greater speed and strength of boys in kicks and ball distance covering. Improving overall performance and inclusivity in the sport may depend on addressing these gaps. Keywords: Football, Long Pass, Gender Differences, Performance Metrics, Kinematics.

STADIUM STRUCTURE DESIGN USING MEDIUM MOMENT RESISTING FRAME SYSTEM WITH SPACE FRAME ROOF STRUCTURE

Football is the most popular and popular sport not only in Indonesia but also in the world today. The stadium building is a building devoted to sports such as football and rugby. However, over time, the stadium is now a multi-purpose building that can be used for many other activities such as music concerts, political campaigns, and also as a venue for other events.In the previous design carried out by Irfandianto the stadium building had a span between columns of 8m, with a roof truss structure Space frame with a corner welded connection type, taking into account the function of the stands which prioritized comfort of view so that no points were obstructed by the supporting columns, therefore a lightweight long-span structure system is used, namely the Space Frame roof structure.In preparing this final project, it will be planned for the stadium to use a Space frame roof truss structure with a ball joint connection type, with an Intermediate Moment Resisting Frame System (SRPMM) which refers to SNI 1726-2012 and SNI 2847-2013. The results obtained from the analysis for beam dimensions 40 x 55 cm (B1), 40 x 50 cm (B2), 30 x 40 cm (B5), 30 x 40 cm (B6), 30 x 40 cm (BA1), 25 x 35 cm (BA2), 15 x 20 cm (BA5), 30 x 40 cm (BAT), 40 x 55 cm (E). With D16 reinforcement for main reinforcement and D10 for shear and torsion reinforcement. As for the columns, the dimensions are 40 x 40 cm (K1), 50 x 50 cm (K2), 60 x 60 cm (K3) with main reinforcement D36 and D13 for transverse reinforcement. And for floor slabs use a thickness of 180 mm at an elevation of 3, 150 mm for floor slabs 1, and 125 mm for elevation 9 with the main support and field reinforcement on floor slabs all using D10 reinforcement, except for floor slabs at 3 m elevation using D16 Keywords: Space frames

Engagement With Sports After Solid Organ Transplant.

Introduction Transplant Games lend a unique opportunity not only by providing a platform for donors and recipients to engage in sports but also to counter the negativity surrounding organ donation and showcase to the world that transplant recipients can lead active lives. When the Transplant Games were held in Kochi, Kerala, India, for the first time, it provided a venue to engage with transplant recipients, donors, and the families of deceased donors. We aimed to understand the impact that engagement in sports brings on the lives of donors and recipients. Methods After obtaining permission from the organizers, we explained the objectives of the survey to the participants and encouraged them to participate. A survey, covering basic demographic information, transplantation details, and questions related to sports engagement was formulated. Participants could complete the survey electronically via a quick response code or in hard copy. They were fully informed about the objectives of the survey and had the right to withdraw at any stage without consequences. The survey was available for five hours during the games. The study received institutional ethics committee approval (ECASM-AIMS-2024-059). Results Among the approximate 150 participants, we received 78 respondents (52%). After the nine who withdrew consent were removed, we had a full response from 69 participants. Of these, 59 were males (85.5%), and 10 (14.5%) were females. The average age of the participants was 45 ± 13 years. Self-motivation was the most common factor in taking up sports for 30.4% of the responders, followed by family and friends in 23.2% and transplant doctors in 5.8%. Liver Foundation of Kerala (LIFOK), a self-help group of transplant recipients, played a major role in 4.3% of the responders. Bowling was the most popular sport with 23 mentions, followed by carroms and badminton with 27 and 20 mentions, respectively. Donors started to take an active role in sports earlier than recipients, 3.1 ± 1.89 vs. 5.7 ± 5.5 months. The most common reason cited for taking up sports was to become part of the transplant community, followed by a desire to embrace a healthier lifestyle and improve fitness levels. Although none had a personalized coach, most intensified their training and improved nutrition as part of their preparation for the games. Conclusion Our survey is limited by its small and self-selected sample size. Our study highlights the significant role of self-motivation, family support, and self-help groups in encouraging solid organ transplant recipients and donors to engage in sports after surgery. It also highlights the need for more proactive encouragement from doctors and better availability of sports facilities and support staff to help transplant recipients and donors engage in physical activities, which are crucial for their physical and emotional well-being.

Shoulder Injury Incidence and Epidemiology in Youth, High School, and Collegiate Fastpitch Softball Players: A Systematic Review and Future Research Perspectives.

Fastpitch softball is one of the most popular sports in the United States among young female athletes. Softball players regularly subject their shoulders to extreme range of motion and high velocity movements. To date, no systematic review has reported on the epidemiology and incidence of shoulder injuries in softball players. To describe the incidence and epidemiology of softball-related shoulder injuries in youth, high school, and collegiate female softball players. PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were searched for relevant English language articles from 1980 to 2023. Studies selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. Studies were required to be available full text, in English. Systematic review. Level 4. A preliminary screening was performed based on study title and abstract. In the subsequent screening, the full text versions of the remaining articles were evaluated by 2 reviewers for the fulfillment of the inclusion criteria. A total of 7 articles met criteria for inclusion. All studies evaluated injuries among softball players for at least 1 season. In total, there were 1107 softball-related shoulder injuries reported in the 7 studies included in this systematic review. Of the 3 studies that included a shoulder injury rate, a mean rate of 4.01 shoulder injuries per 10,000 athlete-exposures was calculated. The 2 most common shoulder injuries were shoulder muscle-tendon strains (297) and shoulder/biceps tendinitis (220). High-level prospective studies reporting injury incidence and risk factors among female softball players are extremely limited. Only 2 studies eligible for inclusion in this systematic review were prospective in nature, with neither of these reporting the specific injury rate for shoulder injuries among softball players.

Analysis of the Playing Technique Skills of the English Manchester City Football Club in Winning the UEFA Champions League Title For the 2022-2023 Season

Football is a popular sport that appeals to the public. The purpose of the study was to determine the most dominant playing technique skills and quality of playing techniques from the Manchester City Team. The type of research used is quantitative descriptive research with a descriptive method approach. The subjects used in the study were all players who played in the match between Manchester City against Sevilla in the group, RB Leipzig in the last 16, Bayern München in the last 8, Real Madrid in the last 4, and Inter Milan in the final. While the object of this research concerns playing technique skills such as: passing, shooting, dribbling, ball control, and heading.It can be concluded from the results of the analysis of the Manchester City team in five matches in the UEFA Champions League season 2022-2023, namely: The average percentage of the most dominant and best techniques used by the Manchester City team is passing 564 times (88%%), shooting 17 times (54%), dribbling 26 times (62%), ball control 427 times (96%) and heading 21 times (53%), The most dominant technique used by the Manchester City team in the five matches was the passing technique 2,818 times and the ball control technique was the technique that had the highest quality (96%) compared to other techniques, The average percentage of Manchester City team techniques against all opponents, seen from the percentage of playing technique skills, the Manchester City Team excels in all playing techniques such as passing (by 6%), shooting (by 20%), dribbling (by 16%), ball control (by 2%) and heading (by 6%). Based on statistical data on all playing technique skills of the Manchester City team and their opponents, overall (first half, second half and full time) the percentage of Manchester City team playing techniques only lost in one aspect of the technique, namely heading techniques (by 1% in the second half) the rest were able to excel, both in the first half, second half, and in full time, this proves that the percentage of successful passing, shooting, dribbling, ball possession and heading techniques can have an influence on the final result of the match. But in addition to the techniques possessed by players, there are other factors that affect the outcome of the match, such as: game tactics, understanding of game strategy, formation and mental factors.

Injury Patterns in Fencing Athletes - A Retrospective Review.

Fencing is a unique and increasingly popular sport, but limited data exist regarding related injuries. To examine the types of injuries incurred by fencing athletes, and to analyze associations between age, sex, and hand dominance with type and location of injury. Cross-sectional. Retrospective chart reviews were performed to evaluate fencing related injuries in athletes evaluated in the sports medicine and orthopedic clinics of a large teaching hospital. One hundred and eighty-six patients (98 male, 88 female) were included. Average age at time of injury was 14.6 years (range 9 - 32 years). 73% of injuries involved the lower extremity, 16% involved the upper extremity and 10% affected the back. In the lower extremity, the knee (49%), ankle (16%) and hip (11%) were most commonly affected. 80% of injuries were treated with physical therapy. Only 5% required surgical intervention. Injuries of both upper and lower extremities were more commonly seen on the athlete's dominant side, and the majority of injuries (77%) occurred in athletes 13 years or older. The majority of injuries in these fencing athletes affected the lower extremity, most commonly the knee. Extensor mechanism dysfunction, primarily patellofemoral pain, was the most common diagnosis. Hand dominance, patient age, and patient sex did affect different injury characteristics. 2b.

Guide to Muscular Injuries and Common Ligamentous Injuries Among Soccer Players.

With over 250 million players worldwide, soccer is the most popular sport in the world. The overall number of players at professional, amateur, and recreational levels has increased along with an increase in player diversity, including age and sex. These increases in player numbers, as well as a variety of demographics, have resulted in an increase in soccer-related injuries. Injury in the professional setting can lead to time off the field and an effect on team results and earnings. Injury at the amateur and recreational levels can lead to time off work, away from other activities, and change in activities of daily living. We provide an extensive list of common injuries sustained by soccer players, their pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and general guidelines on return to play.

Epidemiology of American Football-Related Fractures in the United States 2002-2021.

American football is the most popular sport in the United States, with over 5.6 million people >6 years old playing the sport. Fractures in American football athletes are significant, as they compromise an athlete's performance and can also lead to prolonged recovery periods, affecting team dynamics and player careers. Analyzing these injuries is critical to evaluate preventive measures and tailor rehabilitation strategies to ensure the well-being and sustained peak performance of football athletes on and off the field. To analyze the trend of American football fractures by body site, sex, and age in amateur athletes over a 20-year period between 2002 and 2021. Descriptive epidemiology study. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database was queried to characterize football-related fractures and injuries from 2002 to 2021 in patients aged 0-99 years old. National injury estimates were calculated using sample weights. Chi-square analysis and one-way ANOVA were performed to compare categorical variables. Of 56,809 cases of American football-related fractures over 20 years, patients aged 10 to 14 years had the highest incidence of fractures, composing 41.2% of all fractures (n = 23,389), and patients aged <18 years represented 88.8% of all fractures (n = 50,457). The median age of players when fractures occurred was 13 years. Upper extremity fractures (n = 41,863 [73.7%]) were the most common fracture reported compared with lower extremity and head, neck, and trunk fractures. Among upper extremity fractures, finger fractures had the highest prevalence (35.6%), followed by lower arm fractures (19.9%) and wrist fractures (13%). While most cases resulted in release after treatment (93.1%), 5.9% resulted in treatment and hospitalization. When analyzing trends in American football-related fractures over time, we observed the largest number of fractures in 2006 (n = 3664), while the smallest number of fractures occurred in 2020 (n = 1313). Also, a downward trend was found in American football-related fractures since 2006, with a mean of 101 fewer fractures each year. Our analysis showed that American football-related fractures diagnosed in the emergency department in the United States were most likely to occur in pediatric patients (10-18 years old). In addition, patients experiencing American football-related fractures were most likely to have an upper extremity fracture and not require hospitalization. The trend in American football-related fractures has been decreasing since 2006.

Organizing physical education and sports within the framework of a school sports club based on the trainees’ needs and interests

Introduction. The report of the latest study of the World Health Organization ‘Health Behavior in School-Aged Children’, aimed to gain an understanding of the adolescents’ health in Europe and North America, presents the results on the health and well-being of adolescents from 45 countries and regions; it revealed that only 19% of adolescents comply with recommendations regarding one-hour daily physical activity. The study aims to practically substantiate the organization of physical education and sports within the framework of a school sports club based on the trainees’ needs and interests. Materials and methods. The experiment involved 78 students aged 10-17. The research was carried out at the Municipal Budgetary Educational Institution ‘P.P. Balyuk Secondary School No. 56’ in Grozny, Chechen Republic (Russian Federation). From the students of 3 experimental groups (13 people each), educational and training groups were formed, which (in addition to the school PE program) attended sections at the school sports club. Methods of mathematical statistics were: arithmetic mean, Student's t-test. Research results. The experimental methodology was developed as programs of educational and training sessions for football, volleyball and basketball as the most popular and attractive sports for schoolchildren. Comparative analysis and mathematical processing of the experimental results showed statistically significant changes in the indicators of younger schoolchildren in agility (t=3; p &lt;0.05), speed (t=5.9; p &lt;0.05), strength (t=2.9; p &lt;0.05) and flexibility (t=8.9; p &lt;0.05), in middle school students in agility (t=10.2; p &lt;0.05), speed (t=7.3; p &lt;0.05), strength (t=4.9; p &lt;0.05) and flexibility (t=9.4; p &lt;0.05), and in high school students in agility (t=7.3; p &lt;0.05), speed (t=7.3; p &lt;0.05), strength (t=4.3; p &lt;0.05) and flexibility (t=9.3; p &lt;0.05). Conclusion. The obtained data demonstrate the positive dynamics provided by the methodology of organizing PE and sports within the framework of a school sports club based on the trainees’ needs and interests. This proves the chosen method effective, namely, in increasing the scope of physical activity and developing the physical qualities of schoolchildren – the most reliable indicators of their involvement in PE and sports.

ПОТЕНЦИАЛ ИГРОВЫХ ВИДОВ СПОРТА В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ ГИБКИХ НАВЫКОВ У СТУДЕНТОВ ВУЗА

The conducted research was a continuation of the successful work carried out for several years at the Department of Youth Organization of the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin (UrFU) to study the degree of influence of various areas of extracurricular activities on the development of communicative, intellectual, managerial and other skills that are important for future specialists. The potential of sports activities as one of the most important areas of university extracurricular work for the formation of flexible skills among students is considered. The effectiveness of football, a popular game sport among young people, has been shown for their formation. Presented data on the growth of indicators of the formation of selected skills among football players by years of study. Based on the results of an expert review the survey concludes that football lessons for the majority of students are of a conscious nature and can have an impact on the success of their future professional career. The specific skills that football has the greatest impact on are identified: teamwork, the ability to make decisions in difficult situations, stress tolerance, and communication skills. It has been established that football contributes to the self-education of students in many fields of knowledge.