CHANGES IN THE PSYCHOPHYSICAL STATE OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Aim. This paper aims to assess changes in the psychophysical state of first-year university students in an inclusive environment. Materials and methods. The study involved healthy students and students with health conditions and inclusive needs (n = 100). Study parameters included adaptive potential, stress and tension levels, and heart rate variability measurements. Results. In first-year students, unfavorable psychophysical changes have been registered, which are more severe in students with health conditions. The prospects for psychophysical enhancement through the use of non-traditional PE technologies have been identified. The use of adaptive aware simulative gymnastics resulted in positive changes in the psychophysical state of first-year students with inclusive needs. Conclusion. The results obtained confirm the need to use non-traditional means of physical education for improving the psychophysical state of students and providing their successful adaptation to an inclusive education.