Choreography as a factor in the adaptation of first-year students to the university environment

Хореография как фактор адаптации студентов-первокурсников в университетской среде
Mukanbetova Z.T. Gabdrakhmanova S.T. Zhanseitov A.T.
2026 Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University

Obrazovanie i Nauka
2026 #28 Issue 2 35 - 55 pp.

Introduction. The adaptation period associated with the transition to higher education is marked by a significant increase in psycho-emotional stress among students. This highlights the need to identify and implement effective strategies that facilitate successful adaptation. Aim. The present study aimed to assess the impact of a 45-week dance intervention on the somatic status, psychophysiological performance, and academic outcomes of first-year students. Methodology and research methods. The study involved 236 first-year students. To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, a comprehensive diagnostic tool was employed, encompassing somatic, psychophysiological, and academic indicators. To test the statistical hypotheses, Student’s t-test was used to compare mean values in both dependent and independent samples, alongside correlation analysis (Pearson’s r) to identify relationships between the parameters studied. Results. The participants demonstrated statistically significant reductions in stress levels, and the academic performance results indicate a positive effect of the intervention on students’ cognitive functions. Scientific novelty. For the first time, evidence has emerged to support the view that a structured dance programme can serve as an effective contributing factor to students’ cognitive and psycho-emotional adjustment. Practical significance. The practical significance of this study lies in the potential for direct implementation of the developed 45-week model within the university physical education system, which underscores its value for higher education practice.

academic performance , cognitive function , dance-motor intervention , freshman adaptation , mental well-being , psychometric testing

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Faculty of Culture and Art, West Kazakhstan University named after M. Utemisov, Uralsk, Kazakhstan
Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, Uralsk, Kazakhstan
Department of Educational Programme Development and Implementation of Educational Programmes, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Branch of the Karaganda Region, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Vice Dean of International Medical Faculty, Karaganda Medical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan

Faculty of Culture and Art
Department of Pedagogy and Psychology
Department of Educational Programme Development and Implementation of Educational Programmes
Vice Dean of International Medical Faculty

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