Opportunities for Using the Potential of Sport Dance in Developing Health-Protective Skills among Chinese Students

The article is devoted to the study of opportunities for using the health-protective potential of sport dance in the physical training of Chinese students. In the context of rapid economic growth and the emergence of new professions in China, a decline in physical activity has been observed, affecting changes in lifestyle. In this regard, there is an active search for mechanisms and technologies aimed at increasing physical activity, improving quality of life, and strengthening the health of the nation. Sport dance represents one of the alternatives to traditional physical education clas-ses in higher education institutions. Identifying its health-protective potential and the possibilities of its use in higher education for developing students’ health-protective skills is of interest not only for China but also for Russia. The conclusions substantiate approaches that influence the effectiveness of develop-ing students’ health-protective skills through the study of sport dance. The novelty of the study lies in the identification and scientific substantiation of the health-protective potential of sport dance and its possibilities in developing students’ health-protective skills as core elements of a healthy lifestyle.