PECULIARITIES OF SELECTION AND TRAINING IMPACTS IN FIELD HOCKEY SPORT CLASSES AT TRAKIA UNIVERSITY – STARA ZAGORA

The paper examines the peculiarities of selection and training impacts in field hockey classes at Trakia University. A number of key criteria for participants’ selection such as speed, endurance, strength, coordination and technical skills have been analysed. The presented training methodology is aimed at developing basic physical qualities through sprint exercises, interval training, and specific techniques with the hockey stick. The paper reveals the significance of field hockey for improving the physical activities and social skills of students. A table of selection criteria and a graph illustrating the progress of physical indicators are attached.