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The purpose of this work. To conduct research and analysis of indicators of physical development and physical fitness of two groups of higher education students, as well as the functional state of their cardiovascular, muscular, and respiratory systems, in order to substantiate the importance and necessity of systematic physical education and sports. Materials and methods of research. In accordance with the purpose of the study, the following methods were used: theoretical (analysis and generalization of scientific literature), empirical (survey), testing to determine the physical fitness of students, physiometric and instrumental methods of studying the functional state of students' body systems. Results. Research and analysis of indicators of physical development, physical fitness, and functional state of body systems (cardiovascular, muscular, and respiratory) of higher education students at Cherkasy State Technological University were conducted. The analysis of the research results showed the importance of the role and place of physical culture and sports in preventive medicine and public health. Conclusions. The analyzed indicators of physical development, physical fitness of the studied groups of students, and the functional state of their cardiovascular, muscular, and respiratory systems showed how much physical education and sports allow young people to improve their physical fitness, maintain their health at an appropriate level to overcome life's difficulties, realize their abilities, and be useful to society. The results of our research to some extent coincide with the results of the research of many authors among different age categories of the population.
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