THE INFLUENCE OF SWIMMING ACTIVITIES ON THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Keywords:
elementary school students, swimming, physical development, psychophysiological development, children’s health, physical education, pedagogical experiment.Abstract
The article examines the influence of systematic swimming activities on the physical, functional, and
psychophysiological development of elementary school students. Based on pedagogical observations,
it is shown that swimming contributes to the harmonious development of the musculoskeletal system, improvement of cardiovascular and respiratory system indicators, formation of correct posture,
and also has a positive effect on the emotional state, attention, and academic performance of younger
schoolchildren. The expediency of including swimming activities in the system of physical education
of elementary school students is substantiated.



