Application of the experimental complex of load testing in assessing the physical performance of firstyear female students in higher educational institutions

Relevance. Comprehensive development of personality is determined by many factors, among which the health and confidence of the younger generation play a primary role. A significant portion of female students entering universities have insufficient physical fitness, which negatively affects their academic performance. The relevance of this problem is high for improving the effectiveness of training, developing the creative potential of the student community, motivating self-improvement and popularizing a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of the study is to establish the features of the influence of an experimental set of exercises in the gym on the physical condition and performance of first-year female students of Sevastopol State University. Research methods. The study analyzed the results of testing female students, reflecting their level of physical fitness, attitude to sports and general physical activity. The Harvard Step Test was used to assess the functional state of the cardiovascular system and overall endurance of the body, and experimental stress testing was also used. Research results. The study found that the Harvard Step Test index was higher in the experimental group upon completion of the work, and the experimental testing indicators significantly exceeded similar values in the control group. These data confirm the feasibility of including strength exercises using your own weight and gym equipment as the main means of preventing muscle atrophy in first-year students and combating physical inactivity in general. Conclusion. The use of the developed experimental complex of stress testing for first-year female students in higher education institutions significantly improves their physical fitness, which was proven by the results of the study. Given the high academic workload and increasing processes of physical inactivity among students, the need to increase the time devoted to physical education and sports is growing every day. It is the newest, experimental exercise complexes that will help students optimize the ratio of muscle and fat tissue, increase their performance, improve their academic performance, and motivate them to exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle.