The influence of theoretical knowledge about the properties and technique of performing basic hand movements on the technical preparedness of athletes in fitness aerobics

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Associate Professor G.M. Zamytskova1
PhD, Associate Professor A.A. Podlubnaya1
G.M. Populo1
PhD, Associate Professor L.P. Maslova2
1Togliatti State University, Tolyatti
2Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan

Objective of the study is to assess the impact of theoretical knowledge about the properties and technique of performing basic hand movements on the technical preparedness of athletes aged 11-13 who are involved in fitness aerobics.
Methods and structure of the study. The research was conducted at Sports School No. 3 in Togliatti from January to October 2025. The study involved 24 fitness aerobics athletes in the age group of 11-13-year-old boys and girls who are engaged in advanced specialisation and are members of the Samara Region sports team. The girls were divided into an experimental and a control group of 12 people each.
Results and conclusions. This article proposes a classification and description of the properties of basic hand movements in fitness aerobics and their various combinations to musical accompaniment. Analysis of the results of the study showed that increasing the level of knowledge about the technique of performing basic hand movements and regularly using this knowledge independently in practical classes contributes to improving the technical preparedness of athletes aged 11-13 who are engaged in fitness aerobics. After conducting the pedagogical experiment, it was found that the participants in the experimental group reduced the time needed to master the proposed combination (hereinafter referred to as a sequence) consisting of basic hand movements. The athletes began to perform complex hand coordination movements with greater technical quality.  

Keywords: fitness aerobics, basic hand movements, technical preparedness, sports choreography, evaluation criteria.

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