ВПЛИВ ФІЗИЧНОГО ВИХОВАННЯ НА ЗМЕНШЕННЯ РИЗИКУ РОЗВИТКУ ДЕПРЕСІЇ У СТУДЕНТІВ ПІД ЧАС ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ В УКРАЇНІ

Abstract

Objective. To study the influence of physical education on reducing the risk of depression among students during martial law in Ukraine. Methods of the research: analysis, generalization, systematization of data of scientific researches and literary sources, questioning, methods of mathematical statistics. Results. 81% of students had an average or high level of physical health. Regarding depression, 40% of students had no signs of depression, 28% had a mild level of depression, 23% had a moderate level, and 9% had a high level of depression. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed low levels of depression, and Student's t-test confirmed higher levels of self-esteem in students who participated in physical education compared to those who did not. Discussion. Physical education helps to improve mood, reduce anxiety and stress, which are key risk factors for depression. Special physical education programs can be an effective tool for the prevention and treatment of depression among students during martial law. Higher education institutions can develop specialized programs that include sporting events, fitness classes, and outdoor activities when it is safe to do so. These programs should promote regular physical activity and encourage students to incorporate it into their daily schedules. Physical education programs have an important role to play in improving students' mental health and well-being and should be considered as part of a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating depression. Conclusions. The results of the study proved that physical education can be an effective tool for reducing the risk of depression among students during martial law in Ukraine. Physical education plays an important role in improving self-esteem. Students who participated in physical education classes had significantly higher levels of self-esteem than those who did not.