Opportunities For Developing the Physical Fitness of Students with Disabilities Based on an Individual Approach

This article discusses the possibilities of developing the physical fitness of students with disabilities (students of higher education institutions) based on an individual approach. An individual approach involves adapting physical activity taking into account the student's functional capabilities, health, psychological state, motivation, and study/living conditions. The research methods used were the analysis of regulatory and scientific sources, modeling of physical fitness assessment criteria, and the development of the “screening - functional assessment - SMART goal - program design (FITT) - adaptation - monitoring - replanning” algorithm for higher education conditions. As a result, stages for drawing up an individual plan, organizational and pedagogical conditions for creating an inclusive environment, as well as rubrics and observation sheets for safe dynamic monitoring of physical fitness were proposed. The discussion justified the importance of cooperation with a medical professional, rehabilitation specialist or sports doctor, safety protocols, motivational support, and the use of digital aids in implementing this approach.