ADAPTATION CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS TO ACADEMIC LIFE AT A MEDICAL UNIVERSITY DEPENDING ON THEIR HEALTH LEVEL

Aim. This study measures adaptation levels to academic life among first-year students, focusing on their baseline health status. Materials and methods. The study involved a representative sample of first-year students at Samara State Medical University and a combination of proprietary and universally accepted methods, including the analysis of basic morphofunctional and physiological body measurements and the calculation of integral indices indicative of functional state. Results. Our results reflect the adaptive processes undergone by first-year students, emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle for successful integration into the academic environment. The practical utility of the research lies in its potential to contribute to educational strategies employed for the enhancement of academic performance among university students. Conclusions. The results obtained in this study demonstrate the necessity for first-year students to develop self-regulatory skills, which improve their health outcomes and contribute to their professional performance in future careers.