AGE-RELATED FEATURES OF ENGAGEMENT IN SPORTS-BALL DANCE CLASSES: PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS

The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of age-related features of engagement in sports-ball dance classes, taking into account physiological and psychological-pedagogical aspects.The results of the study indicate that physical activity in the form of sports-ball dances has a multidimensional positive effect on the harmonious development of the individual, contributing to the improvement of the somatic, mental and social state at different stages of ontogenesis.It has been established that regular performance of motor exercises in dance practices improves the functional state of the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and immune systems, reduces the risks of developing chronic diseases and helps to strengthen psychoemotional health.The study found that ballroom dancing as an integrated form of motor activity combines physical activity with aesthetic, emotional and social components, which makes them especially effective for children, adolescents and young people, taking into account their age, motivational and psychophysiological characteristics.It was determined that in childhood and adolescence, dance activity contributes to the formation of coordination of movements, the development of motor skills, and also has a positive effect on self-esteem, emotional stability and overcoming internal psychological conflicts.For adults and the elderly, ballroom dancing acts as a means of maintaining physical activity, reducing stress levels, preventing age-related changes, and as a factor of social integration.The role of age classification and the system of skill classes in ensuring a differentiated approach to the organization of the training process, which takes into account the individual characteristics of athletes and contributes to their gradual professional growth, was determined.The article also examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and justifies the Vda a perspektivy 6(49) 2025