COMPARISON OF THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SPORTS ON THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

Aim. To examine the effects of various sports on the central nervous system (CNS) in university students. Materials and methods. A CNS response to exercise was recorded using neural mapping (NEM). NEM was performed using the 10–20 International System and a 5-channel NEM-5 device deve­loped by the Institute of Brain of RAMS. The hypothesis of the study is that structurally different motor actions differently affect superslow brain potentials. Sixty-seven first-year students of a transport university aged 18–19 participated in the study, including 40 male and 27 female students. Results. Positive changes in constant potentials (CP) were observed among the students from cyclic and acyclic sports. However, the results obtained were not statistically significant. Moreover, among the students from cyclic sports, in the middle of the academic year, superslow brain potentials demonstrated a negative impact on the CNS. During this period, the students had decreased exercise tolerance. At the end of the experiment, an approximation to reference values was observed across the leads in students from team sports. In the right temporal lobe, Td differences were significant. Conclusions. At the end of the study, students from team sports showed good adaptation to exercise with a positive brain reaction. Optimal fitness levels were achieved. The data obtained allows the recommendation of team sports to be used as part of physical education lessons among university students.