Development of Wellness Culture through corrective gymnastics

Background and Study Aim. Immobility leads to a decrease in the adaptive functions of the body, which is expressed in a weakening of the immune system and disorders in the psycho-emotional state. In addition, it harms the musculoskeletal system. The aim is to establish the influence of corrective spinal gymnastics on the development of the wellness culture, through optimal motor load in the tracked age period. Material and Methods. The study subjects are 26 eight-year-old students from the initial stage of education at a metropolitan school. The dynamics of motor activity indicators based on spinal straightening complexes between boys and girls were monitored in five motor tests to determine the level of motor capacity. A comparative analysis of empirical values was carried out between the beginning and end of the study period from September 2023 to May 2024. Results. Different types of sports stress different muscle groups, so progress is different in tests. All adolescents should be encouraged to play sports. The students in the study group are heterogeneous, showing progress in different tests. At the end of the school year, some students show no progress in results or maintain the levels from the beginning of the school year. Conclusions. The decisive improvement of students' motor development is of extreme importance for their general working ability and their future realization in various areas of life. For this reason, complex effective measures are needed, especially in schools, so that physical education becomes a truly decisive factor for the high level of motor development, comprehensively affirming the Wellness Culture.