MONITORING SYSTEMS AS A TOOL FOR DETECTING STUDENTS’ ADAPTIVE CAPABILITIES

Abstract

Aim. The purpose of the article was to find the difference in anthropometric, hemodynamic, and autonomic tone data between students with different levels of physical activity. Materials and methods. The study involved 42 male students, ages 19 to 24. All students provided their informed consent prior to the study. Based on survey results, all participants were divided into two groups: professional athletes and non-athletes, who were assigned to the main and control groups, respectively. The following equipment was used for anthropometric and hemodynamic measurements: a stadiometer, a digital weight scale, and a mechanical tonometer. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Maddi, and Carver-White psychological inventories were used for psychological assessments. Results. Significant differences between the groups were found, indicating a positive effect of an active lifestyle on physiological and psychological health. The data obtained were compared with other studies in the area, and several suggestions were put forward to address existing discrepancies. Conclusion. In the main group, higher values of adaptive capabilities were obtained compared to the control group. The results obtained show that a digital monitoring program allows for evaluating the fitness level of its user.