An improvement of physical preparedness of students is by the independent engaging in physical exercises. Introduction

Abstract

Optimization of the process of physical education in higher education institutions of Ukraine requires the search for new approaches to increase physical activity of student youth. Therefore, the issue of systematic independent physical exercise of students in their free time is acute. The aim is to develop a methodology for independent physical education classes and to test its impact on students' physical fitness. Material and research methods. Analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observation, surveys, testing, methods of mathematical statistics. The study involved 27 first-year students of Volyn National University named after Lesya Ukrainka. Results. Independent classes of students form the basis of the formation of physical culture of the individual, in particular: physical self-education, self-development, self-realization. An attempt is made to show the importance of physical exercises in extracurricular time of students. Most of the surveyed freshmen have a relevant desire for physical improvement, readiness for independent work. Based on the voluntariness and initiative of students, a method of independent physical exercises has been developed for them. Its effectiveness has been proven during the experiment. For all tests, the increase in results at the end of the experiment is obvious. Thus, a well-developed method of physical education can improve the personality not only physically, but also eliminate mental fatigue and nervous tension. Conclusions. The national system of physical education in higher education institutions provides for the formation of physical culture in student youth, the ability to purposefully use its tools and methods for their own physical improvement. At the present stage, physical fitness and physical development are especially important as a source of health, education of an active, creative person, able to make decisions and implement them in the process of life.