Physical education of students: review of modern scientific research

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to determine the current trends of scientific research in the direction of physical education of students of higher education. An analysis of scientific and methodological literature was carried out and machine learning methods were applied, in particular clustering. Google Scholar was used to search for relevant publications covering the period from January 2020 to June 2024. Analysis of scientific publications revealed four key clusters reflecting current trends and challenges. The first cluster (32.3% of publications) highlights the adaptation of physical education to the remote format in the conditions of the pandemic and martial law. The second cluster (21.4%) focuses on methods and means of physical education, such as sports games, fitness and tourism. The third cluster (15.5%) is devoted to the application of information technologies. The fourth cluster (30.8%) covers other relevant topics, including a healthy lifestyle and optimization of the educational process. The results of the study emphasize the importance of innovative approaches, integration of modern technologies and individualization of physical education methods to ensure a high level of physical activity and health of students.