Individual Rate of Motor Activity as a Criterion for Assessment of Students’ Physical Health

Abstract

Aim: To develop a methodology for determining the individual rate of motor activity of students in the process of physical education on the basis of indicators of their physical well-being. Materials and Methods: The research involved 82 first year students aged from 17 to 19 (38 – male students, 44 – female students). Research methods: analysis and generalization of literature, modelling, anthropometry and physiometry, pedagogical testing, experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. Results: Low existing level of physical development and physical fitness of students both male and female was revealed due to their low motor activity and passive lifestyle. The relationship between the indicators of students’ physical well-being and their motor activity were established, the closest connection of motor activity was revealed with the indicators of the Rufier index. Regression equations were developed, which are the content of the methodology for determining the individual rate of motor activity of students in the process of their physical education. Conclusions: The obtained results testify to the need for wide introduction of the methodology for determining the individual rate of motor activity of students on the basis of indicators of their physical well-being in the process of physical education. This will allow students to receive information about the appropriate level of physical well-being in accordance with their indicators of physical development, physical fitness and daily motor activity.