Analysis of the adaptation potential of entrants to higher military educational institutions

Abstract

The purpose of the research given in the article is to analyze the dynamics of adaptation potential of entrants to higher military educational institutions (HMEI). The process of adaptation represents the ability of the human body to adapt to external aggravators or structural changes in the work of its systems. Adaptation of military personnel characterizes the state of body functions adaptation to the conditions of military and professional activity. The success of the physical improvement of future officers and the construction of the physical education process in HMEI depends on the adaptive capabilities of young people who begin professional military training. The current research was carried out for three years on the base of Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. Three groups of entrants were observed, a total amount was 232 cadets. The average age of respondents was 18.4 years. Anthropometric (measurement of anthropometric indicators) and medical-biological (rhythmvasometry, electromanometry) research methods were applied. Based on the results of anthropometric and medico-biological measurements, an index of functional changes was determined. Index of functional changes (IFC) is designed to evaluate the level of functional capabilities, as well as determine the adaptation potential of the cardiovascular system. The IFC of the 2019-2021 sets representatives is found within the limits of no more than 2.59 conditional units, which indicates a satisfactory assessment of the adaptation degree of the organism. The results of the conducted experiment demonstrate a statistically significant deterioration of the index of functional changes, the difference in indicators for representatives of the sets of 2019 and 2021 is 1.5%. This fact indicates a gradual deterioration of the adaptation capabilities of entrants to higher military educational institutions.