Effects of swimming and running training on the physical condition and working capacity of students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31489/3081-0531/2025-1-1/12-20Keywords:
physical exercises, physical working capacity, physical fitness, physical condition, health coefficientAbstract
The study aimed to assess the effects of swimming and track running training on the physical condition, physical
fitness level, health coefficient, and working capacity of students. The experiment involved 50 male students
with a mean age of 20.16±1.4 years, studying at a pedagogical university in Uzbekistan. Over a threeyear
period, their physical condition was monitored using morphofunctional methods, physical working capacity
was evaluated through the Harvard step test, and physical fitness was assessed with standard control
exercises for the development of basic physical qualities. The health coefficient was calculated based on heart
rate, blood pressure, body mass, height, and age. Data processing was performed using mathematical and statistical
methods, including the calculation of arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and the Student’s t-test to
determine the significance of differences. The results showed a positive dynamic in the development of physical
qualities and working capacity in both groups; however, swimming training led to more pronounced improvements
across most measured indicators. The level of physical condition and the health coefficient increased
to a greater extent in the swimming group compared to the running group. The findings confirm the
high effectiveness of cyclic aerobic exercises, particularly swimming, for improving students’ health and enhancing
their functional capabilities.
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