The game method as an effective means of developing coordination abilities among 7-9 year old novice snowboarders

the article examines the problem of developing coordination abilities in beginner snowboarders aged 7-9 years through the use of the game method. The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate the effectiveness of applying the game method for developing key coordination components required in snowboarding: dynamic balance, spatial orientation, kinesthetic differentiation, and the ability to restructure motor actions. The research addresses the tasks of systematizing concepts about the structure of coordination abilities in snowboarding, analyzing age-specific characteristics of children aged 7-9, substantiating pedagogical conditions for effective application of the game method, and developing methodological recommendations for its integration into the training process. The study proposes a classification of game tasks according to their focus on developing specific coordination components, as well as an algorithm for constructing training sessions with a game orientation. The research results can be used by coaches to improve coordination training methodology for young snowboarders in supplementary education systems, sports schools, and clubs, which will increase the effectiveness of the training process and reduce injury risks.

coordination abilities, snowboarding, game method, children aged 7-9, sports training, dynamic balance, spatial orientation, kinesthetic differentiation, training methodology, primary school age