physical education

The article presents a report on the Strategic Session “ROSSTUDSPORT: White Nights”, by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation on June 19–20, 2025 at ITMO University.

Posturology is the study of human body balance. Stabilometry platforms are used to assess balance function in medicine and for training in physical education and sports. Stabilotraining, combining physical activity and computer technology, is well-suited for the concept of the phygital movement. In educational institutions, stabilotraining can be used in both physical education classes and phygital tournaments. This article describes the implementation of a student project of creating a stability trainer.

The modern digitalization of society requires a revision of the physical education system at the technical universities, where traditional methods do not develop professional competencies in demand of digital economy, such as strategic thinking, reaction speed, and skills in operating technical systems. This article examines phygital sports – an innovative approach combining physical activity and digital technologies (VR, AR, drones, robots).

A report was presented on the VIII All-Russian scientific and practical conference with international participation “Current Issues in Physical Education and Student Sports”, which was held on May 23–24, 2025 in Saratov.

The paper presents a report on the III All-Russian scientific and practical conference with international participation “Student Sports in the Modern World”, held on March 14–15, 2025 on the basis of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Effectiveness of performing special physical exercises in water is shown. The study presents substantive characteristics and outlines scientific and theoretical aspects of the influence of aquadynamic exercises on the motor abilities of those involved. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the influence of aquadynamic classes on the development of motor abilities of female students studying in an educational institution of higher education, by conducting test exercises.

This paper analyzes the implementation of Nordic walking in the physical education curriculum for students of a special medical group at Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University. The study presents a comparative assessment of students’ functional status before and after training, focusing on heart rate indicators, vital lung capacity, anxiety levels, and movement coordination.

This paper discusses the importance of such a physical quality as flexibility in classes of the academic discipline “Physical Education” within the educational process in higher educational institutions.

Type I diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that requires constant monitoring of blood glucose levels and daily insulin administration. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of cases, especially among young people and students. The period of study at university is associated with high mental load, stress and decreased physical activity, which can complicate the compensation of the disease.

The paper presents the results of a study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of implementing high-intensity functional training (CrossFit) within elective physical education courses in higher education institutions. The experiment was conducted at MTUCI and involved 80 students divided into control and experimental groups.