Methods and means of preparing adult men for spearfishing

Statement of the problem. The article examines the means and methods that should be used to prepare adult men for amateur spearfishing. The problem is that most amateurs start spearfishing without the necessary physical and functional training, which can lead to all sorts of negative consequences. Insufficient functional and physical fitness does not allow comfortable and safe diving and swimming under water with a long breath hold, which significantly limits the motor capabilities of a student. A special organized process of training spearfishing using appropriate methodological support, correctly selected means (physical and breathing exercises), methods of their implementation, will contribute to a qualitative improvement in the physical condition of a spearfisherman, increase his overall endurance and the ability to carry out motor activity for a long time in conditions of hypoxia and hypercapnia. Methodology (materials and methods). The research methodology includes a systematic approach as one of the areas of scientific knowledge; concepts dedicated to the formation of motor and functional fitness in different age groups and categories of the population; theoretical provisions and methodological foundations of training in swimming, freediving and spearfishing. In the course of research work, the following methods were used: survey (questionnaire and oral survey); pedagogical observation of activities engaged in spearfishing; pedagogical experiment. Microsoft Excel 2010 Analysis Suite tools were used to process quantitative data from the study. Research results. As a result of the study, the means (physical and respiratory exercises), methods of their implementation were identified, selected and tested in practice, allowing a trainee to prepare for amateur spearfishing without harm to his health. These tools and methods were included in the content of experimentally tested software and methodological support for training adult men for spearfishing.