HEALTH AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF A HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to analyze the possibility of using elements of health and recreational activities in classes on the educational component “Physical Culture and Sports” in higher education institutions. The following research methods were used in the work: theoretical analysis of scientific and methodological literature, questionnaire, pedagogical observation, statistical analysis. Results. As part of the study, pedagogical observation was conducted, the results of which were used to compile a questionnaire. The survey was attended by 86 applicants for the 1st year of the State Institution “Luhansk National Taras Shevchenko University” of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Technologies and Trade and the Educational and Scientific Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities. Analysis of the survey results showed the following: the level of awareness of applicants about recreational activities is not high enough, only 35.8% of respondents understand what physical recreation is. At the same time, the majority of applicants (76.4%) expressed a desire to get acquainted with this area of physical activity in classes. At the beginning of the study, passive recreation was more attractive than active leisure for 41.5% of applicants. 33.7% of respondents indicated that they regularly engage in physical exercises in their free time. The leading place among the means of physical recreation is occupied by fitness, athletic gymnastics, outdoor and sports games, tourism, etc. After updating the educational component “Physical Culture and Sports” during the academic year, applicants mastered new physical activities for themselves: “Strength Fitness”, “Dance Fitness. Zumba”, “Fitness Yoga”, “Aqua Fitness”, “Combat Horting”, “Chinese Wushu Gymnastics”, “Orientation on the terrain”, “Non-traditional types of football”, “Non-traditional types of physical activity”, “Polyathlon”, “Oyna”, etc. New types of activity have aroused greater interest, greater attractiveness among student youth, and, most importantly, there has been a change in motivating attitudes towards health and recreation activities. For 15.8% of respondents, passive rest remained more attractive than active leisure. 67.3% of students have discovered new physical activities for themselves. 48.3% of students note an increase in interest in systematic physical education and sports, increased self-confidence, self-esteem, well-being, emotional state, etc. Conclusions. The study found that awareness of health and recreation activities contributes to the formation of motor skills, a positive emotional state, a healthy lifestyle among students, affects the subjective assessment of well-being, and increases motivation to engage in physical education. Physical activity, which is practiced intelligently and systematically, is one of the most important factors influencing the health and quality of life of young people.