Optimizing the physical condition of high school students through the use of specific athletics means

Optimizing the physical condition of high school students through the use of specific athletics means

Vizitiu Lakhdari Elena

The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental physical education program based on athletics-specific means in optimizing the physical condition of seventh-grade students. The research was conducted in the 2024–2025 school year and included an experimental group and a control group, monitoring the development of the main motor skills: speed, strength, endurance and coordination. The experimental program was implemented over a period of 14 weeks, structured in two progressive modules and integrated into regular physical education lessons. Research methods: scientific documentation, observation, experiment, physical testing and mathematical-statistical analysis. Physical condition was assessed using standardized tests used in the initial and final stages of the study. The results revealed significant and homogeneous improvements in motor performance in the experimental group compared to the control group, which followed the standard school curriculum. The most pronounced improvements were observed in speed, explosive strength, aerobic endurance and coordination. The study’s conclusions confirm the effectiveness of athletics-specific means introduced in physical education classes, underlining their value as a methodological alternative for optimizing the general physical condition of middle school students.

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