Influence of physical education on student health

Strong constitution is great happiness and vital necessity for everyone. The article deals with the issues of health maintenance, physical activity, physical preparation and development of young students, as well as the necessity of regular exercise. Educational system implies the introduction of health saving technologies into educational process. Physical exercises have a positive effect on all parts of the musculoskeletal system, prevent generative changes associated with age and physical inactivity and contribute to prolongation of life and creative activity of man. Studentship at university, especially freshman year, is closely aligned with great intellectual and psychological tension. The first year of studies is characterized by adjusting to a new (campus) life. Physical exercise and sport fight deseases, stress, bad feelings and contribute to life adaptation and functional state improvement of human. The paper reveals the importance to know that human state directly depends on a healthy lifestyle, physical education and self-education. The authors note that healthy lifestyle depends on proper nutrition, a good sleep and rest, regular exercise, compliance with day regimen, quitting unhealthy lifestyle, as well as friendly psychological climate in a group or at work. In process of training it is important to develop healthy behaviors. One of the main tasks of a physical education teacher is to encourage students to perform physical exercises in the classroom and at home.