This study is dedicated to assessing heart rate (HR) indicators in students of the Faculty of Medicine who regularly engage in physical activity, compared to their peers with low activity levels. The study included 50 students aged 18–24: 30 who actively participate in sports and 20 who do not engage in regular training. HR was measured using palpation of the radial artery at rest, immediately after standard physical exertion, and 5 minutes into recovery.

The results showed that students engaged in sports had lower resting HR and faster recovery after exertion compared to the control group. A direct correlation was observed between the frequency of physical activity and the speed of HR recovery.

The study confirms the positive impact of regular physical activity on the functional state of students’ cardiovascular system.

students engaged in sports; heart rate (HR); palpation; recovery; physical activity.

students engaged in sports; heart rate (HR); palpation; recovery; physical activity.

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