PhD, Associate Professor O.V. Mironova^{1, 2}
K.V. Bulavchenko²
PhD, Associate Professor A.V. Sharonova³
PhD, Associate Professor I.I. Kiprushina^4
1Russian Customs Academy, St. Petersburg
²Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg
³Russian State Hydrometeorological University, St. Petersburg
⁴Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, St. Petersburg

Objective of the study was to test benefits of a self-reliant training model for the first-year female students in Physical Education and Sports discipline.
Methods and structure of the study. We sampled for the physical and functional fitness tests the beginner female students from V.B. Bobkov Saint Petersburg branch of the Russian Customs Academy, St. Petersburg State University, Russian State Hydrometeorological University and Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. The physical fitness / functional fitness progress of the sample in 2018 through 2020 was tested by anthropometrics; Harvard step test; Romberg test; Stange-Gench Breath-Holding Test and standard motor skills tests.
Results and conclusion. The self-reliant training model testing experiment showed benefits of the new model with wellness practices making a special emphasis on the progress mindsets. The girls were enthusiastic in the physical education practices showing a special interest in the extracurricular physical education elements of individual appeal and motivations for self-reliant physical/ health practices.

Keywords: first-year female students, physical education, health, wellness fitness technologies.

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