Influence of sports and health volleyball on students’ health strengthening

Abstract

One of the main tasks of the departments of physical education of higher educational institutions of Ukraine is to strengthen and preserve the health of students during their studies, the formation of physical education and health competencies. One of the main tasks is to develop interest and positive motivation for physical education during training and for independent physical exercise. [1,3]. Health is the totality of a person’s physical, spiritual, social qualities, which are the basis of their longevity and a necessary condition for the implementation of their creative plans, a condition for high efficiency, creating a strong family, giving birth, and raising children, the basis for a good mood, well-being, vigor, self-confidence, etc. [4]. According to scientists, physical health is the natural state of the body, resulting from the normal functioning of all its organs and systems; this is the perfection of self-regulation in the body, the harmony of the physiological process, maximum adaptation, this is the state of growth and development of organs and systems of the body, which form the basis of morphological and functional reserves that provide adaptive reactions. Physical health is determined by such factors as individual characteristics in anatomical physique, physiological function of the body in various conditions of rest, movement, environment, genetic heredity, level of physical development of organs and body systems [3, 2]. The physical state of health integrates the human body as a biological system and organs and life support systems, their functions and health status, physical activity and biochemical processes, hygiene, motor performance, healthy nutrition, genetic and reproductive health, disease prevention. The most important indicators of a person’s physical health are physical development, physical performance, physical fitness, and physical activity [4]. There are a few studies, including WHO studies, stating that human health depends 20% on heredity, 10% on the level of development of medicine, 20% on ecology and 50% on lifestyle [3]. Other sources claim that human health depends on genetics by 15-20%, on the quality of the healthcare system in the country by 10-15%, on the degree of environmental pollution by 20-25%, on social conditions and lifestyle by 50- 55% [1].