Influence of elective disciplineson physical fitness and somatic health of students

The aim of the study is to assess the impact of classes within the framework of the discipline "Elective disciplines in physical education and sports" on physical fitness and somatic health of students. Methodology: 300 students participated in the study. Research methods: study, analysis, comparison of scientific and methodological literature data on the studied problem of domestic and foreign scientists, testing of physical qualities, the index method, functional tests, methods of mathematical statistics. The results of our research allow us to assert that practicing one type of motor activity within the framework of the subject does not allow us to realize most of the tasks that must be solved in the course of classes in this discipline. Such classes do not have a comprehensive impact on physical fitness, unlike academic physical education classes, which include various sports. In this regard, we recommend considering the possibility of applying individual programs for self-organization of students' motor modes in the educational space of the university. Conclusion. Our study showed that one academic lesson per week does not significantly affect the physical fitness of students, but at the same time contributes to a significant improvement in the level of health in most experimental groups