Rugby training influence on functional capabilities of female students at the technological university

This article presents the results of a study conducted as part of the educational and training process of female students of the University of Technology (KNITU), aimed at improving their functional capabilities through classes in the rugby sports section. The aim of this article is to evaluate the training effect of introducing into practice a technique using rugby exercises, mainly focused at improving the cardiorespiratory system of the body and strength qualities. During the study, the following tests were performed: dynamometry, Barbell test, spirometry of vital capacity of the lungs, PWC170; the formula revealed the maximum oxygen consumption (MPC). The analysis of the results showed that by the end of the study, statistically significant differences were found in the girls for all the proposed tests. This indicates the high efficiency of the developed methodology.