The state of formation of valeological knowledge among students

Abstract

The article examines the state of formation of valeological knowledge among student youth. It is indicated that the quality of the formed knowledge of a valeological nature among students with different levels of educational achievements differs significantly. 15-year-old students with high and sufficient levels of educational achievements have significantly higher theoretical preparation than students with average and elementary achievements. 15-year-old students better learned the material related to the role of morning hygienic gymnastics, the basic rules of tempering, compliance with safety rules during physical exercises. 16-year-old students better learned the material regarding the motor mode and the rules for forming the correct posture. 17-year-old students have better knowledge of ways to regulate physical activity. Teenagers have worse knowledge of disease prevention through physical education and compliance with the basic rules of self-control. Such a state can be explained not only by the focus of the educational material in classes on the discipline «Fundamentals of hygiene, theory of health and a healthy lifestyle», but also by the general educational activities of the college and the influence of mass media on students. Students have a better command of information that is widely used, widely covered in mass media, advertising, during sports competitions and sports holidays. Narrowly focused knowledge among young people is formed worse, which is due to the specifics and features of conducting classes on «Fundamentals of hygiene, theory of health and a healthy lifestyle». The obtained results indicate the immediate need for the formation of valeological knowledge among students and the ability to use them in everyday life.