Eydelman L.N., Potapchuk A.A. Socializing influence of integration of dance and physical and recreation activities on the personality of a child in the process of physical education

Abstract
Introduction. The study is aimed at studying the psychological and pedagogical relationships of children, including their interpersonal and intergroup relationships in the educational process. Purpose of the study. Assessment of the socializing influence of the integration of dance and physical culture and health-improving activities on the personality of the child in the process of physical education. Research methodology and organization. The research used the method of sociometry by J. Moreno. The EG (n = 27) and the CG (n = 27) were formed. The children were 6-7 years old. In both groups, 72 sessions were held. Research results and their discussion. Comparison of sociometric indicators at the end of the pedagogical experiment (index of psychological reciprocity in the EG and CG 0.31 and 0.21, respectively; the index of emotional expansiveness of the group in the EG increased 3 times, in the CG - 1.8 times) proves the effectiveness of integration of dance and physical culture recreational activities within the framework of which there is a socially significant impact on the personality of the child. The results obtained indicate that social and spiritual functions in the integration of these two types of activities provide a high potential for the "social" health of the child. The practical significance lies in the use of data for the effective implementation of the integration of dance and physical culture and recreation activities, contributing to the solution of problems in the field of social health of children. Findings. The socializing influence of the integration of these two types of activity on the personality of the child in the process of physical education contributes to the formation of the personality, taking into account its age characteristics and the degree of team cohesion.
Keywords: socialization, health, integration, dance activities, health and fitness activities.