PhD, Associate Professor T.E. Kopeikina¹
PhD, Professor A.V. Bykov^1
1Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Severodvinsk

Keywords: students, habits, physical activity, sports, recreation, recovery, asymmetry, posture.

Introduction. Studying engineering at a university while simultaneously working in a factory (according to the "factory-university" principle) places increased demands on a person's health and reserves.
The purpose of the study is to assess the health and lifestyle of students.
Research methodology and organization. On the basis of the Institute of Shipbuilding and Marine Arctic Engineering (Sevmashvтуз) in Severodvinsk, a survey of students was conducted in 2025, and a theoretical analysis of the results was made, in which 78 students participated in the following age categories: 20–30 years – 46.2%; 30–40 years – 43.6%; 40–50 years – 10.3%.
The results of the study and their discussion. According to the survey results, 33.3% of students smoke, 53.8% drink alcohol on holidays, and 30.8% do not drink alcohol at all. 35.9% of students are overweight, and 64.1% follow a healthy diet. 76.9% of students get enough sleep, while 23.1% have poor sleep habits. 15.4% of students often experience negative emotions. 79.5% of people practice self-monitoring of their health.
Functional breathing test: 2.6% unsatisfactory, 61.5% untrained, 35.9% trained. Vision assessment: 9% hyperopia, 17.9% myopia, 73.1% no abnormalities. Posture disorders: 6.4% scoliosis, 21.8% spinal diseases (osteochondrosis, etc.), 71.8% no disorders. Assessment of asymmetries: motor: right hand 65.4%, left hand 34.6%; sensory: right eye 57.7%, left eye 42.3%; right ear 82.1%, left ear 17.9%.
Physical activity during the day: 28.2% do morning exercises, 30.8% exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 21.8% exercise 3–4 times a week, and 10.3% do not exercise. According to the types of motor activity, preference is given to: 41% cyclic sports (walking, running, skiing, etc.); 20.5% game sports (volleyball, basketball, floorball, etc.); 20.5% power sports (kettlebell lifting, bodybuilding, weightlifting, crossfit, etc.); 5.1% aquatic (swimming, water aerobics, etc.); 5.1% for remedial exercises (physical therapy, Pilates, shaping, aerobics); 1.3% for dancing.
20.3% study under the guidance of a coach and 17.9% participate in sports competitions. The most important physical qualities in the manufacturing sector include: endurance 29.5%, speed 1.3%, coordination 5.1%, strength 2.6%, flexibility 3.8%, all qualities 57.7%.
Conclusion. Thus, most students take their health seriously, realize its importance, and support it with all available means of physical education. Test results characterize students' desire to improve their health and eliminate health deviations.

References

1. Makarova G.A. Sports Medicine. Moscow: Sovetskiy Sport, 2004. 480 p.
2. Volkov I.P. Practicum on Sports Psychology. Saint Petersburg: Piter, 2002. 288 p.