HE IMPACT OF REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON THE PHYSICAL CONDITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Abstract

Modern conditions of study in higher education institutions necessitate the formation of a healthy lifestyle and a high level of physical fitness among students. The purpose of the work is to study the impact of regular physical activity on the physical condition of higher education students and the formation of a healthy lifestyle in them, as well as to experimentally verify the effectiveness of a comprehensive physical exercise program.
The research methodology was based on the use of analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical experiment, pedagogical testing and methods of comparative analysis of the results obtained. The study involved students aged 18–20, who were divided into control and experimental groups. To assess the level of physical fitness, indicators of endurance, strength, flexibility and speed-strength qualities were used. The training program for the experimental group included a combination of aerobic, strength and coordination exercises, as well as elements of modern fitness technologies.
The scientific novelty lies in the systematization of modern approaches to the organization of students' physical activity and experimental substantiation of the effectiveness of a comprehensive program of physical exercises aimed at improving physical fitness indicators and forming motivation for a healthy lifestyle.
The results of the study showed that the implementation of a comprehensive program of physical activity contributes to a significant improvement in the physical fitness indicators of students in the experimental group compared to the control group. The data obtained indicate the feasibility of integrating various forms of physical activity into the process of physical education of students in order to increase their level of physical development, working capacity and the formation of sustainable healthy lifestyle skills.