Grigan S.A.
North-Western Institute of Management - branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, St. Petersburg
Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University), Moscow

Verina T.P.
Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don

Mikhailyuk N.V.
Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don

Korchagin P.P.
Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don

Objective of the study was to justification for the use of swimming aids for the development of personal and social qualities of students in the educational environment.
Methods and structure of the study. The research was conducted over one semester (12 weeks) at the Don State Technical University, involving 60 students of the Faculty of Humanities, where the experimental group regularly attended swimming classes. The main focus of the experiment is to determine the degree of impact of regular swimming training on such qualities as self-discipline, responsibility, teamwork and communication skills.
Results and conclusions. It has been established that for students majoring in the humanities, one of the effective tools for developing personal qualities and teamwork skills is swimming. Systematic classes stimulated the personal growth of the participants, which was expressed in an increase in self-confidence, as well as responsibility for their actions and for other members of the student body. Demonstrating self-discipline to other members of the study group contributed to a positive change in their attitude to learning. Group classes led to stronger cooperation between students, an increased sense of belonging to the team and mutual understanding.

Keywords: individual qualities of students, swimming, collective qualities of students, effectiveness of swimming classes.

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