KETTLEBELL SPORT AS A MEANS OF HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF STUDENT YOUTH
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https://doi.org/10.31891/pcs.2026.2.12Keywords:
kettlebell sport, physical education, student youth, health, physical fitness, strength qualities, motor activity, physical education programAbstract
The article examines kettlebell sport as a structured and pedagogically justified means of improving health within the physical education system of student youth. It considers not only its general fitness potential but also its targeted influence on the development of key motor qualities, including strength endurance, explosive power, coordination, and muscular stability. The impact of systematic kettlebelltraining onthefunctional stateof thecardiovascular and respiratory systems is analyzed, with attention to adaptive changes such as improved oxygen utilization efficiency, increased cardiac output, and enhanced overall aerobic–anaerobic balance. In addition, the role of kettlebell exercises in the development of general physical performance and work capacity in student populations is discussed in relation to contemporary sedentary lifestyle trends.
The pedagogical potential of integrating kettlebell sport into university physical education curricula is outlined, with emphasis on methodological accessibility, variability of training loads, and adaptability to group-based and individualized instruction formats. Age-related and anatomical-physiological characteristics of student youth are considered in order to justify appropriate load selection, progression principles, and recovery intervals. The article also highlights kettlebell sport as a cost-effective and minimally resource-dependent form of physical activity, which may enhance participation rates in institutional physical education programs due to its simplicity and minimal equipment requirements.
Special attention is given to safety considerations, including correct movement biomechanics, prevention of overload injuries, and the necessity of progressive load regulation within educational settings. Methodological approaches to structuring training sessions are discussed, particularly in terms of balancing technique acquisition and physical conditioning. The study also addresses motivational aspects, arguing that the measurable progress and competitive elements of kettlebell sport can contribute to the formation of sustained engagement in regular physical activity among students.
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