UDC 378.091.2:613(045 MASTERING HEALTH-PRESERVING TECHNOLOGIES BY HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS WITH THE HELP OF THE DISCIPLINE "GENERAL THEORY OF HEALTH AND FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE"
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51706/2707-3076-2020-3-6
Abstract
The article substantiates the necessity of forming students' motivation to develop a way of life with
health-preserving technologies.
The purpose of the article is to substantiate for students the necessity to study the discipline "General
Theory of Health and Fundamentals of Healthy Lifestyle ".
The analysis of the available publications showed that the formation of motivation to be healthy, be
harmoniously developed, lead a rational lifestyle from the point of view of maintaining health is an important
factor in modern society, as the health of the population determines the country's national security and its
national wealth.
The study of the discipline provides for the formation of students' competencies: readiness for physical
and mental self-development; the ability to independently analyze the state of health; the ability to make
responsible decisions; the ability to make informed choices for a healthy lifestyle; the ability to act in the
environment while maintaining own health; the ability to independently make decisions and be responsible for
their results.
The article discusses the theoretical foundations of somatic, mental, reproductive and spiritual health.
Quantitative assessment of an individual's health has been determined; the methodology and methods of
formation and preservation of health are considered. The article also presents the basics of healthy lifestyle
and the formation of students' motivation for a healthy lifestyle.
The research provides examples of practical exercises. The students investigated the risk of
myocardial infarction in five people of different ages by nine parameters: age, gender, genetic predisposition,
attitude to stress, blood pressure, dietary habits, physical activity, and body weight. Each of the parameters
was assessed subjectively. The student had to analyze the results obtained and substantiate a program for the
prevention of myocardial infarction. Also, students were asked to rank the priorities of family life. The students
were particularly interested in the discussion on the topic: "Love is…"
It is shown that health-preserving technologies positively influenced the attitude of students to their
health: 30% started to engage in group sports activities, 39% began to do such activities on their own; two out
of four quit smoking, while having moderate alcohol consumption before starting the course.
According to the students the course is essential and contributes to the formation of healthy habits in
everyday life
