Health-improving Effect of Engagement in Different Types of Motor Activities for Cadets of Higher Military Educational Institutions

Abstract

Aim: To investigate the impact of various sports on the level of physical health of cadets of higher military educational institutions. Materials and Methods: 113 cadets took part in the research, which was conducted in 2017-2021. The cadets of interest attended the sports clubs in various sports: competitive sports (n=27), all-around military sports (n=16), strength sports (n=23), martial arts (n=26), strength endurance (n=21). The level of cadets’ physical health was assessed by morphological (body length, body mass, vital lung capacity, hand dynamometry) and functional (heart rate, blood pressure) indicators. Results: It was found that physical exercises and sports aimed at developing endurance and strength qualities have the greatest health-improving effect. The cadets, who during their training were engaged in all-around military sports, military pentathlon, sports orienteering, kettlebell lifting, crossfit, have the highest level of physical health characterised by 12.11-12.34 points. Conclusions: The conclusions of many scientists were confirmed that motor activities are the main factor of good human health. It was established that rationally organized training sessions in the sports clubs of the military educational institution on various types of sports have a positive health-improving effect on the cadets’ body. This, in turn, will contribute to increasing the resistance of their body to adverse environmental factors, compliance with the standards of a healthy lifestyle and improving their working capacity during the performance of assigned tasks.