The preparatory part of the educational process as an alternative way to develop flexibility in the system of physical education of University students
The paper presents the results of a study aimed at developing the flexibility of students in the preparatory part of the physical education class. The authors note that despite numerous studies in the field of physical education of students, practically no studies are focusing on the systemic development of flexibility. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the effectiveness of General developmental exercises aimed at developing the flexibility of students in the preparatory part of the physical education lesson at the University. Male freshmen students have participated in the experiment of the main medical group (n = 40). The complex of General developmental exercises used in the preparatory part of the experimental group included activities aimed at developing flexibility through stretching exercises. As a result of the experiment, significant differences between the study groups were obtained (p < 0.05). The results suggest that the preparatory part can be used not only to prepare the body of students for the main part but also as an alternative way to ensure a long-term cumulative effect aimed at the development of flexibility. The authors of the study made the following conclusions - it is possible to use the preparatory part of the lesson not only to prepare the body for the main part but also to develop one's physical qualities at the same time. Repeated performance of stretching exercises provides a long-term cumulative effect on flexibility development. The cumulative effect is achieved via stretching exercises in the preparatory part, regardless of the main objectives of the lesson. The results contribute to the idea of the preliminary part as a possible means of developing the flexibility of students.