A methodology for reducing the neuro-psychic stress of students with deviations in the state of somatic health

Abstract

Objective: reduction of neuro-psychic stress of students with deviations in the state of somatic health; determination of the relationship between the state of neuro-psychic stress and the development of physical qualities (physical conditions) of students of a special medical group. Material: the SMG students (2nd year) diagnosed with excessive neuro-psychic stress participated in the experimental work. The total number of the experiment participants was 138 respondents (males - n = 68, females - n = 70). The age of the survey participants was 18-19 years. To discover the level of neuro-psychic stress at the stages of the initial, current and final control, a questionnaire by T. A. Nemchin was used. Determination of physical conditions of the SMG students in the dynamics was carried out by establishing the level of the individual physical qualities development: suppleness, coordination, and physical stamina. Results: After implementing the methodology, a significant number of the SMG students (61,1% of males and 62,6% of females) had a decrease in the level of neuro-psychic stress. Most of these students showed a positive shift in the development of physical qualities compared to students with excessive neuro-psychic stress (suppleness: + 45,6% of males and + 51,6% of females, coordination: + 53% of males and + 52, 3% of females; physical stamina: + 44,8% of males and + 39,9% of females). Conclusions: A decrease in neuro-psychic stress positively affects the development of the SMG students' physical qualities — suppleness, coordination and physical stamina. Implementation of a set of exercises for autogenic training, relaxation exercises with Swiss ball and fitness yoga is more effective in reducing the neuro-psychic stress than using typical physical exercises.