Inquiry into the changes students' physical development, physical fitness, and definite vegetative indices for the assessment of effectivity of physical training study modules

Abstract

Study cohort covered Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) first-year students selected at random out of the ones admitted in 2002 (n=l 17), 2003 (n=100), and 2004 (n=100). Research data show that boys admitted to VGTU demonstrate a medium level of physical development, physical fitness, and functional capacity. The greater part of physical fitness indices shows a tendency to grow every year. However some indices exhibit a tendency to drop. This is especially obvious in the development of hand force. Functional capacity of the greater part of newly admitted first-year students is satisfactory. However there is a definite group of students who demonstrate very low fanctional capacity of circulation. Special measures ought to be taken to improve the condition of these students.