MONITORING OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION AND MOTOR FITNESS LEVEL OF STUDENTS

Abstract

The article presents the results of monitoring the physical condition and motor fitness level of university students (n=122). It was found that most students have a satisfactory physical condition and an average level of motor activity. At the same time, key problems were identified, including lack of time for sports activities, insufficient sleep, and the presence of unhealthy habits. Physiological indicators are generally within the age norm; however, individual variability is observed. The necessity of fostering motivation for a healthy lifestyle is substantiated.Purpose of the study. Monitoring the physical condition and motor fitness level of students in HEIs.Methodology. Monitoring the physical condition and motor fitness level of students in HEIs (n = 122). Data analysis was conducted based on selected indicators. Research objectives: to identify the main indicators of students’ physical condition and methods of their assessment; to study the level of students’ physical activity and its impact on health indicators.Materials and methods. The study involved 122 first- and second-year students from the Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine and the National, State University of Trade and Economics, Vinnytsia National Technical University, and Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University.Scientific novelty: modern trends in changes in students’ physical condition in the context of their lifestyle have been identified; the relationship between the level of physical activity and students’ health indicators has been substantiated.Conclusions. The conducted study showed that most students have a satisfactory level of physical condition and an average level of motor activity. At the same time, certain issues were identified, including a lack of time for sports activities, insufficient sleep, and the presence of harmful habits. Physiological indicators are mostly within the age norms; however, individual variability in strength, flexibility, and speed qualities was observed. The respondents identified the key ways to improve physical condition as fostering motivation for a healthy lifestyle, giving up harmful habits, and developing sports infrastructure.