Physical education classes in higher education should be adapted to modern approaches in the organization related to reducing class hours and increasing the number of students in the group. In such conditions, the widespread use of methods of operational control of the physical condition of students is required. One of the effective methods of rapid assessment of students' physical performance is the PWC170 step test, proposed by Professor M.F. Sautkin. During the test, students independently measure the heart rate value, which allows them to quickly obtain heart rate values, but increases the likelihood of measurement errors. Therefore, it is relevant to increase the objectivity of the technique through the use of pulse oximeters. The article presents a study comparing the results of heart rate measurement and calculating the level of physical performance of students after a two-component load, obtained palpationally and using a pulse oximeter. The necessity is justified the need to use modern methods of operational control of the physical condition of students in physical education classes.
physical education at the university, performance, step test, operational control, PWC170, pulse oximeters, students health
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