Endurance training Nordic walking model for university students: tests and benefit analysis

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Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor G.I. Semyonova1
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor V.A. Shemyatikhin1
Postgraduate student E.B. Timofeeva1
1Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg

Objective of the study was to offer and test benefits of an endurance training Nordic walking model in application to university students.
Methods and structure of the study. We sampled for the new endurance training Nordic walking model testing study (run at Ural Federal University in 2018 to 2021) the Ural Federal University students (n=54, 27 boys and 27 girls) from the non-physical education departments, with the endurance training Nordic walking model tested as complementary to the regular physical education service. Practical Nordic walking trainings included combinations of different practices (standard Nordic walking in a few versions; dorsal muscle group training and physical conditioning practices with sticks; postural control practices etc.). Endurance was tested by the 3km Nordic walking tests (six tests for three years run on a pre- versus post-year basis).
Results and conclusion. The three-year endurance training Nordic walking model in application to university students was tested beneficial as verified by the significant gender group progress in the 3km Nordic walking tests. The gender gap in the progress tests demonstrates the need for the Nordic walking model to be prudently customized and individualized for the students\ actual progress needs, health and challenges.

Keywords: nordic walking, endurance, physical activity, cyclic exercises, student youth.

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