State of the level of physical preparedness of students of the Kiev National University of Culture and Art

Abstract

Purpose: analysis of physical fitness of students of the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. Material and Methods: the study involved students I-st and II-nd courses of Kiev National University of Culture and Arts studying in institutions: "Film and Television", "hotel and restaurant business", "journalism and international relations." The total number of students was 136 persons aged 17–18 years, of which 107 girls and 29 boys. We used methods of theoretical analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodical literature, conducted testing of motor abilities of students to determine their level of physical preparedness; found the average test results. Results: found that the most physically fit at the time of study, students (boys and girls) 2nd year of Kiev National University of Culture and Arts, level of physical preparedness of students of 1st year is sufficient and appropriate assessment "satisfactory". Defined low level in terms of strength training at students and students of 1st course. Conclusions: the findings suggest the need to improve physical fitness of student’s I-st and II-nd courses of Kiev National University of Culture and Arts on discipline "Physical Education".

Keywords

• strength
• speed
• endurance
• flexibility
• physical education
• students
• physical preparedness
• youth