Development of physical qualities in first-year female non-athletes by means of volleyball and athletics

Aim. The paper aims to establish the impact of athletics and volleyball on the development of physical qualities in first-year female non-athletes. Materials and methods. 60 full-time female students were examined, who was engaged in volleyball (group 1, n = 30) and track-and-field (group 2 n = 30). The average age of female students was 18.36 ± 0.04 years. In September and December 2019, physical development and physical fitness were assessed using standard methods. Results. At the beginning of the experiment, female students of groups 1 and 2 did not reveal statistically significant differences. At the end of the experiment, statistically significant differences in the groups were established. Females of group 1 improved the results of standing long jump and the shuttle run test. Females of group 2 improved the results of 2000-m and 30-m run, as well as the results of standing long jump. Conclusions. Volleyball lessons during the semester improve speed and strength qualities and coordination of movements. Athletics classes improve general endurance and speed, as well as speed and strength qualities.