The impact of university basketball course settings on students' physical health

Abstract

With the increasing societal focus on students' physical health, university basketball courses have gradually been integrated into the educational system as an important physical education course. Basketball courses not only enhance students' physical fitness but also positively impact healthy behaviors and mental health. However, systematic research on how basketball courses specifically affect students' physical health remains insufficient. This paper analyzes the teaching content and structure of university basketball courses, their implementation, and existing issues to explore their impact on students' physical fitness, health behaviors, and mental health, and proposes suggestions for course optimization. The study finds that basketball courses have a significant effect on improving physical fitness, promoting healthy behaviors, and enhancing mental health, but there are still problems in course design, student participation, and teaching effectiveness. Therefore, this paper suggests optimizing course design, improving student participation, and enhancing teaching effectiveness to better promote students' physical health.