THE EFFECT OF DISTANCE LEARNING IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON PHYSICAL HEALTH PROMOTION IN COLLEGE STUDENTS

Introduction: Influenced by the traditional teaching methods of physical education, the teaching activities of athletics are exclusive to the outdoor environment, which is very common in China, resulting in many disadvantages in teaching these sports by distance, restricting career development and requiring adaptations due to current circumstances. Objective: Provide a theoretical basis to further improve the level of physical health of university students and substantiate the necessary adaptations to the teaching of athletics in colleges and universities. Methods: This paper reviews the physical health status of university students, raises the reasons for their decline, and analyzes the role of teaching athletics activities in promoting the physical health of university students. Results: The performance of physical activities related to athletics promotes the physical health of university students. Conclusion: Athletic sports play an important role in the health promotion of university students, not receiving proper care currently, lacking more attention in its promotion by responsible agents.