The role of swimming in preventing stress and burnout syndrome among students

The article discusses the role of swimming in the prevention of stress and emotional burnout syndrome among students. The study was conducted among the students of the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, they were divided into two groups: experimental (students who participated in swimming lessons) and control (students who did not engage in additional swimming). The study analyzed the relevance of the problem of stress in the student environment associated with the intensive educational process, social challenges, and adaptation to new living conditions. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of regular swimming lessons on the psycho-emotional state of students and their ability to effectively manage stressful situations. For three months, the psycho-emotional state of the participants was monitored using questionnaires, psychometric tests and physical endurance assessment. The results showed that students in the experimental group reduced their stress and burnout levels compared to the control group. Swimming had a positive effect on their physical endurance, as measured by the Harvard Step Test. There was a significant improvement in overall well-being, reduced anxiety and increased energy levels. The reduction in stress levels is explained by the combined effect of physical and psychological factors: the influence of the aquatic environment on the nervous system and the social aspect of training. It has been confirmed that regular swimming lessons contribute to adaptation to stressful learning conditions, improve sleep quality and support the overall physical development of students.