The general characteristics and historical aspect of the emergence and development of aerobics as a type of motor activity of the applicants of the higher education

Abstract

Today, applicants of the higher education institutions have a low level of physical activity, which leads to hypokinesia, which in turn leads to poor health. The decrease in motivation and interest of the student youth in the physical education classes is one of the significant negative factors of the physical activity deficit. Therefore, a promising step in solving this problem is the use of popular types of physical activity in the physical education of the applicants that encourage young people to exercise.
 In recent years, the emergence of interest in aerobics classes has become particularly noticeable, gaining popularity year after year. They are one of the most affordable and effective forms of health-improving effects; they help to improve physical and functional condition; increase the level of physical activity.
 The aim of the study is to provide a general description and study the historical aspect of the emergence and development of aerobics as a type of motor activity of the applicants of the higher education. To achieve the purpose of the study, theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature were used. Results of the study. The article characterizes aerobics as a sport and physical activity. The historical aspect of the emergence and development of aerobics as a means of physical activity of the applicants of the higher education. Conclusions.
 Modern aerobics is a dynamic motor activity that is constantly changing and updating its arsenal of tools, new directions and types of aerobics appear using a variety of tools and applying different methodological techniques.
 The aerobics is one of the main means of improving health, improving physical and functional condition, increasing the level of physical fitness and performance in the student youth. From a large number of types of aerobics, each the applicants of the higher education can choose the one that suits his or her age, gender, health, physical fitness, personal preferences, and goals.