Application of various forms of physical education as a factor of increase in the level of physical activity of medical students

Abstract

Purpose: increase in the level of weekly physical activity of medical students of HEI by application of various forms of physical education training. Material: Senior students participated in a research (n=78 - males, n=190 - females, age - 21-23 years). Indicators of physical strength development were estimated by the number of pull-ups on a horizontal bar (males) and by the number of floor push-ups (females). Development of speed was estimated by the time of cover 100 m a distance. Level of the general endurance of an organism was estimated by results of cover 3000 m a distance by male students and 2000 m by female students. Results: it was revealed a significant increase in time of physical activity training in students of experimental groups. The average time of physical training was 3 +/- 0,08 hours per a week. This indicator is significantly above (P<0,01), than in students of control groups. Indicators of strength development, speed and general endurance in students of experimental groups is significantly above (P<0,01). Body weight indicators significantly increased (P<0,05) in 2,3 +/- 0,2 kg in students of control groups. Indicators of body weight slightly increased in 0,4 +/- 0,2 kg in students of experimental groups. Conclusions: Various forms of physical education promote increase in the weekly level of physical activity of students.