Justification of indicators of physical condition of students of pedagogical colleges

Abstract

Topicality. The health of students of pedagogical specialties requires special attention from scientists. Over the past decade, its level has declined significantly. The physical condition of young people is influenced by factors such as a pandemic, distance learning, a large amount of information for self-study, and social aspects. Physical condition is a complex indicator that includes the level of motor and physical activity, as well as physical and functional fitness. While studying in vocational education institutions, students experience significant mental stress and are actively engaged in self-education. In accordance with the requirements of the Standard of Professional Higher Education, more than 25 % of the educational material is mastered independently, which, in turn, leads to an increase in the level of physical inactivity among young people, especially in the first and second years of study. The purpose of the study is to determine and substantiate the indicators of physical condition of students of a pedagogical college. Material and methods of the study. Pedagogical observation, method of bioimpedanceometry, method of physical condition assessment by E.A. Pirogova, pedagogical testing. Results of the research. Generalization of research indicators according to E.A. Pirogova’s methodology showed that 47.3 % of students had “average” level of physical condition, and 38.9 % – “above average” level. The bioimpedanceometry showed the following results: strength component – indicators are “below normal”; muscle component – indicators correspond to the “normal” values; fat component – within the “average” values; basic metabolism – within the ‘normal’ values; body mass index – within the “normal” values. The obtained indicators of bioimpedance prove that the physical development of future teachers of some specialties requires corrective actions. According to the results of pedagogical testing of physical fitness, a low level was recorded, which correlates with some indicators of the physical condition of the studied groups. The physical condition of the student can be considered an indicator of the effectiveness of physical education. The optimization of physical condition of student youth should be entrusted to physical training. Conclusions. Physical education of pedagogical institutions is not aimed at forming physical culture of a personality, but is aimed at forming a high level of humanitarian abilities. The applicant for education does not know the basics of a healthy lifestyle, in addition, he is not ready for physical activity in physical education classes, including extracurricular independent training sessions.