Aathletic gymnastics as a means of physical education of students. Theoretical aspect

Abstract

Nowadays, it is difficult to overestimate the importance of athletic gymnastics, which occupies an important place in the physical education programs of higher education institutions. In recent years, athletic gymnastics has become very popular in our country as a means of physical education and health improvement, which is successfully used in work with student youth.

The article highlights the theoretical foundations of physical education of students of higher education institutions, in particular, analyzes theoretical and organizational approaches to the use of athletic gymnastics as a means of physical education of student youth. The views of practicing scientists on the issue of using athletic gymnastics in the physical education of students for the development of physical qualities, improving health and optimizing physical fitness and preparation for future professional activity, engaging in a healthy and active lifestyle, increasing motivation to engage in physical exercises are analyzed. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to analyze the scientific and methodological literature on the problems of physical education in higher education institutions and to highlight the theoretical aspects of using athletic gymnastics as a means of physical education of student youth. After all, methodically "competent" dosing of physical activity, individual selection of athletic gymnastics equipment, adherence to the methodology and principles of physical education will contribute to increasing the level of physical fitness, increasing the level of motor activity and health, and will also contribute to increasing interest and the need for independent performance of athletic gymnastics exercises, acquiring knowledge and skills in using athletic gymnastics equipment in later life.