Health and preventive orientation of physical education of student youth

The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate the feasibility of a comprehensive assessment of motor fitness and somatic health as a means of individualization of the educational process of physical education of students. The article highlights the current problems of strengthening and maintaining the health of student youth. The priority areas of assessment of somatic health and physical fitness of students, the use of innovative methods of physical culture for health purposes, as shortcomings in the organization of physical education in universities do not meet the norm that would ensure optimal health of students. A differentiated system for assessing the physical fitness and physical health of young people, based on their level of health, is analyzed.