Minnikaeva N.V., PhD, Associate Professor
The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, North-Western Institute of Management, St. Petersburg

Morozova L.V., PhD, Associate Professor
The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, North-Western Institute of Management, St. Petersburg

Vinogradova O.P.
The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, North-Western Institute of Management, St. Petersburg

Melnikova T.I.
The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, North-Western Institute of Management, St. Petersburg

Objective of the study was to identify relevant criteria for assessing the physical health of students in the main and special medical groups based on a comparative analysis.
Methods and structure of the study. Pedagogical testing of students of the main and special medical groups (258 and 126 students, respectively, 1-3 years) was conducted. Based on well-known tests with metrological justification, the functional state, physical development, preparedness and activity (in steps) of students were assessed. In addition, a survey was conducted to identify the interest of students of both groups in obtaining information about their physical health.
Results and conclusions. The obtained results of the cardiorespiratory system, physical development, fitness and activity (in steps) revealed that students of the special medical group are behind the students of the main group in most indicators, but exceed them in «physical activity». A survey among students of both groups determined interest in the test results and a desire to improve the lagging indicators. The possibilities of the educational environment can satisfy this message through the use of mobile applications both in physical education classes at the university (tracking heart rate) and in independent training at home and in the gym (including training plans). Keeping a «Health Diary» allows for urgent and ongoing monitoring of physical health indicators. Such involvement of students of both groups contributes to the development of awareness in them and allows for the formation of value orientations and positive motivation for physical education classes.

Keywords: key indicators of physical health, students of the main, preparatory and special medical groups.

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