УДК 373.2.011.3-51:614-053.4 Physical development of future teachers of education institutions as a fundamental for health of preschool children

Abstract

The essence of the concept of health and its types (physical, mental, spiritual, social, intellectual) is analyzed. The criteria of complex evaluation of the state of human health (presence or absence of chronic diseases, nature of behavior, level of functional state of the basic systems of the organism, degree of resistance of the organism to diseases, level and degree of harmony of physical development, neuro-mental development of the child) are clarified. The influence of major anthropogenic, natural and biotic factors on children‟s morbidity level is considered. Statistical indicators of morbidity of the children‟s organ systems and their distribution by health groups are given. It was found that the majority of preschool children belong to the third group (sick children with chronic diseases without disturbance of general condition and state of health, with the presence of functional abnormalities of only one pathologically altered system or organ). It is proved that children with weighted heredity have the highest percentage of morbidity. The results of the questionnaire and anthropometric studies of students‟ physical development level are presented. The survey revealed that the level of motivation of the students under study is underdeveloped and is characterized by fragmentary beliefs about the need for a healthy lifestyle. Monitoring of students‟ knowledge allows to identify the most important factors (sufficient movement mode, adherence to diet, lack of bad habits, adherence to sleep hygiene) that affect human health. The results of the questionnaire show that students‟ poor performance in healthy lifestyle is a consequence of the rapid pace of industrialization and the development of modern technologies. The author‟s experience of motivating future teachers to lead a healthy lifestyle and increase physical activity is characterized. It is recommended to improve the content of valeological training for preschool staff.