Implementation of Health-preserving Technologies in the Process of Physical Education of Students with Type 2 Diabetes in Higher Education Establishments

Abstract

Aim: To identify, select the methods and to apply technologies to preserve the health of students with type 2 diabetes in the process of physical education in higher educational establishments. Materials and Methods: 1-2 year students of Zaporizhzhia National University of different specialties took part in the research. The main criterion for selecting the study participants was the presence of “type 2 diabetes” diagnosis. The study involved 9 people (6 females, 3 males). The assessment of physical condition and level of physical development of study participants was conducted at the beginning and the end of the study. Results: The main factors influencing health, general physical condition, level of development of physical qualities of students with a diabetes mellitus of 2 types are defined, namely: a mode and a diet of a improving food of patients with a diabetes mellitus of 2 types, a mode and volume of liquid consumption, regular, dosed exercise. The main principles of physical activity selection for students with type 2 diabetes mellitus (individuality, regularity, gradualness) and physical activity tasks are clarified, such as: increasing glucose utilization, improving the work of endocrine glands, ensuring oxidative-enzymatic processes that occur under the influence of physical activity, increasing the level of physical qualities, improving the functional state of the muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular systems, preventing the development of micro- and macroangiopathy. Conclusions: Reliable results of the use of health technologies in the process of physical education of students with type 2 diabetes, which had a positive effect on such indicators as: fasting blood sugar, weight loss of overweight students, the level of development of physical qualities. Prospects for further research in this area are identified, which are to find ways to increase motivation for practical training in physical education and implementation of recommendations for health nutrition of students with type 2 diabetes.