EFFICIENCY OF SPORTS GAMES TRAINING FOR 12 AND 13-YEAR OLD STUDENTS

ABSTRACT Training in physical ability, the development of motoric qualities and the formation of knowledge in sports are fundamental educational components of the subject of Sports Education. Interrupting their unity and interconnection may be considered as the cause for the lower levels of motoric activity in schools. A suitable program in sports games, through its complex effects and emotional impact may contribute to alleviating this problem. The goal is to develop and approbate a methodology that improves the training in football and volleyball for 12 and 13-year-old students, which relies on general learning about sports, coordination training, game drills, and education through playing the games. The specifics of the program focus on mastering the gamers components in a dynamic environment, varying conditions, physical training, a positive emotional atmosphere, and applying the game approach. The pedagogical experiment was carried out for the duration of two semesters with 98 male and female students from the sixth grade. The data from the sports and pedagogical testing was processed by mathematical and statistical methods and expert conclusions were drawn on the specifics of the inclusion of football and volleyball games. The results indicate the presence of a positive change in the motoric qualities and technical skills during the experimental games, which results from the methodology used and the active participation on behalf of the students. The assessment results in game condition reflect the positive effect of the game method.