Patriotic Education of Middle School–Aged Children Through Martial Arts (Using Horting as an Example).

Authors

  • Oksana Demidova Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sport, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education, SEI «Prydniprovsk State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport» USUST, 494094, Dnipro, Nab. Peremohy, 10 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8524-5095
  • Natalya Moskalenko Doctor of Sciences in Physical Education, Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education, Deputy Director SEI «Prydniprovsk State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport» USUST, 494094, Dnipro, Nab. Peremohy, 10 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8656-0943
  • Olga Mykytchyk Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sport, Professor, Professor of the Department of Water Sports, SEI «Prydniprovsk State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport» USUST, 494094, Dnipro, Nab. Peremohy, 10 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8656-0943
  • Tetiana Sydorchuk Candidate of Sciences in Physical Education and Sport, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education, SEI «Prydniprovsk State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport» USUST, 494094, Dnipro, Nab. Peremohy, 10 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7129-1616
  • Dasha Naiko Master’s student, Faculty of Physical Education, SEI «Prydniprovsk State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport» USUST, 494094, Dnipro, Nab. Peremohy, 10 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8524-5095

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18945690

Keywords:

learners in general secondary education, martial arts, patriotic education, middle school age, Horting, physical education lesson

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose. The purpose of this article is to verify the effectiveness of incorporating elements of martial arts (using Horting as an example) into the physical education of middle school–aged children as a means of their patriotic education. Methods. The study employed a set of general scientific and special pedagogical methods, including analysis and systematization of scientific and methodological sources, questionnaire survey, a pedagogical experiment, and methods of mathematical statistics. Results. The effectiveness of using martial arts elements (Horting as an example) as a means of patriotic education for middle school–aged children was substantiated. Conclusions. It was concluded that organizing physical education lessons with the inclusion of Horting elements increases students’ active engagement and contributes to the formation of patriotic values grounded in learning about national sports, studying the experience of outstanding Ukrainian athletes, targeted pedagogical influence, and understanding the historical heritage of our country.

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Published

2026-02-28

How to Cite

Demidova, O., Moskalenko, N., Mykytchyk, O., Sydorchuk, T., & Naiko, D. (2026). Patriotic Education of Middle School–Aged Children Through Martial Arts (Using Horting as an Example). Pedagogical Academy: Scientific Notes, (27). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18945690

Issue

No. 27 (2026): Pedagogical Academy: Scientific Notes

Section

Physical education and sports

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Copyright (c) 2026 Оксана Миколаївна Демідова, Наталія Василівна Москаленко, Ольга Сергіївна Микитчик, Тетяна Валеріївна Сидорчук, Дар’я Олександрівна Найко

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