Впровадження програми з розвитку фізичних якостей учнів середніх класів засобами фехтування та хортингу

Purpose: justification for introducing elements of fencing and khortyng into physical education for sixth-grade students in general secondary education institutions. Material and methods: The study involved 19 6th grade students of a Kharkiv lyceum. Among them, 12 were boys and 7 were girls. During the study, all participants in physical education lessons held in a distance format studied the modules «Fencing», «Horting – fencing» and «Horting. Fencing section». Additionally, twice a week, they attended classes in the fencing section in a mixed format (according to the security conditions in the city). The following methods were used in the study: analysis of normative and special literature, Internet resources; pedagogical observations;educational testing; methods of mathematical statistics. Results: In order to determine the effectiveness of the developed program, physical fitness tests were selected. The paper presents an adapted program of variable modules of fencing and horting. The sequence of studying technical techniques and combat actions was determined. Testing was carried out in an offline format. Under the influence of fencing and horting training programs, positive changes occurred in all indicators of physical fitness of male and female students. The program, which was implemented in physical education classes and fencing club activities, showed positive results in the development of students' coordination and speed-strength abilities. Significant positive changes were observed in girls (n=7) and boys (n=12) in the experimental group of 6th grade lyceum students, with a significance of p