Abstract:

The article identifies the role of the physical development of student youth. The tendency of weak physical fitness in the whole country was noted, in connection with which a study was conducted to assess the physical condition of students 1–2 courses in all areas of training of the Krasnodar state institute of culture. The study consisted of three stages, each of which used different methods. As a result conclusions were formulated regarding the need for a unity of educational and recreational processes in universities.

Keywords: students, physical condition, health, physical development of student youth.