Ефективність застосування стрітболу на заняттях студентів з фізичного виховання

The use of streetball as a means of physical education for students and schoolchildren is driven by the modern youth’s demand for engaging, accessible, and innovative sports activities during their free time. Regular participation in streetball promotes the development of crucial personal qualities such as initiative, independence, discipline, and responsibility. It also helps establish a lasting habit of engaging in physical activities, improving health, and enhancing physical qualities. The purpose of the study ‒ to investigate the impact of a recreational and health-improving methodology based on streetball on the physical fitness of students in higher education institutions. Materials and methods of research. To achieve the objectives, the following research methods were used: theoretical analysis and synthesis of specialized scientific and methodological literature and documentary materials, pedagogical observation, control-pedagogical testing, pedagogical experiment, and methods of mathematical statistics. The research was conducted from October 2023 to November 2024 at the Vinnytsia Trade and Economic Institute of the State University of Trade and Economics, Vinnytsia. The study involved 24 male participants aged 19‒20 years. Research results. It has been established that the use of streetball in physical education classes of students is effective. In particular, at the stage of the formative experiment, there were statistically significant changes in the students of the experimental group in the tests: "flexion and extension of arms in supine support" (p<0.05), "jumping out of a squat" (p<0.05), "running 100 m" (p<0.05), "dynamic balance" (p<0.05). Conclusions. The developed method of optional classes using streetball allows you to recommend it for health and recreational work with students of higher educational institutions.