THE ROLE OF GYMNASTICS IN DEVELOPING STRENGTH, SPEED, AND AGILITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 1–4).

This article examines the pedagogical and methodological significance of gymnastics training in the development of strength, speed, and agility among primary school students (grades 1-4). A 12-week pedagogical experiment was conducted to compare the effectiveness of a specially designed gymnastics exercise program with the traditional physical education curriculum. The results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in physical performance indicators in the experimental group (p < 0.05). The findings confirm that gymnastics is an effective means of enhancing the physical fitness of primary school students.