The relationship of self-assessment of physical activity indicators with morphofunctional indicators among students

Relevance. In the context of the implementation of the global strategy of the World Health Organization to reduce the prevalence of physical inactivity, research aimed at studying the factors affecting the physical activity of students is becoming relevant. The purpose of the study is to identify the relationship between self-assessment of physical activity and morphofunctional indicators among students with the development of scientifically based recommendations. Materials and methods. The study involved 134 students (94 women and 40 men) born and living in the Republic of Karelia (18–22 years old). For a comprehensive examination, the following methods were used: questionnaires, measurement of body composition, functional diagnostics of the cardiovascular system, spirometry, hand dynamometry. Statistical data processing was performed using correlation analysis (Spearman’s criterion). Results. Statistically significant correlations were revealed between the questionnaire questions “weekly volume of intensive physical exercises”, “type and intensity of sports, physical exercises that the student does in his free time” and indicators of the respiratory system, body composition and strength parameters. According to the results of the analysis, the key indicators of physical activity associated with positive physiological changes are its type and intensity. Conclusion. The results obtained confirm the relationship between self-assessment of physical activity and morphofunctional indicators among students, and can be used to develop preventive programs in higher education in order to optimize physical education and wellness activities.