Strength training as a means of increasing motor activity of female students of higher education institutions during distance learning

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of increasing the physical activity of female students of higher education institutions during distance learning. It was found that during the period of self-isolation and during the martial law, the need of student youth for physical activity increased. If during the pandemic, motor activity affected the increase of the body’s immune system, then with the nervous and emotional stress that a person feels in the face of constant danger, the need for motor activity became urgent. After all, in addition to the academic load, student youth experience fear, mental pain and depression. Analysis of the scientific literature proved that physical activity has a protective effect against the onset of depression in young people. Key biological and psychosocial mechanisms through which physical activity has an antidepressant effect have been found. Physical exercise, which is usually done in your free time, is more beneficial for mental health than activity during work. Also, experts determined that low cardiorespiratory endurance (CRF) is an indicator of lack of physical activity and is associated with a 64% higher risk of depression. Strength training for female students was developed and offered, which affects the development of certain strength qualities and the cardiovascular system; increases the weekly level of motor activity. Statistical calculations showed that the developed strength training has a positive effect on the physical fitness of female students, because during the period of its use, the studied indicators improved significantly. The emotional state of female students stabilized. A characteristic feature of the training was its use three times a week, which increased the level of motor activity to the optimal level. From this, it can be concluded that the tendency to reduce hours for the discipline “Physical Culture” in institutions of higher education is inappropriate, and even contradicts the rules of health care. It should be noted that the traditional system of physical education has undergone drastic changes. And she will not be the same as before. But such a concept as “motor activity” cannot remain on paper. Its increase should be fixed at the legislative level and supported by the state at the financial level and in the information space.