Dynamics of psychological health of students during additional dance sports classes

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PhD, Associate Professor N.S. Shumova1
Ren Weiwei1
1The Russian University of Sport «GTSOLIFK», Moscow

Objective of the study was to identify the dynamics of students’ psychological health in the process of additional dance sports classes.
Methods and structure of the study. The scientific work was carried out from February to June 2023 at Huaiying Normal University. To obtain empirical data, the following were used: Rosenberg's self-esteem scale; Symptom Questionnaire SCL-90; PSM-25 Psychological Stress Scale; 12 indicators and a final assessment of the mastery of performing sports dance elements. The subjects - 2nd-3rd year students, aged 20-23 years, undergoing an additional educational and training program in sports dancing, were divided into three groups: CG - students professionally involved in sports dancing; EG1 – those involved in complex coordination sports, EG2 – those involved in sports games and martial arts.
Results and conclusions. After completing an additional educational and training program in sports dancing, the students’ mental health significantly improved due to increased efficiency of self-regulation, psychological adaptation to educational and training loads, and a decrease in the level of psychological stress, distress and negative emotions.
Social support, the formation of positive attitudes towards oneself, towards dance classes and towards others will increase the effectiveness of personal development when completing an additional training program in sports dancing.

Keywords: stress, distress, adaptation, self-esteem, psychological health, interpersonal relationships.

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