The article, based on the analysis of scientific and methodical literature, reveals the influence of systematic physical exercises on the physical and functional condition of students of higher education. Intensification of the educational process in institutions of higher education has a negative effect on the state of health of students of higher education. About 90% of the mentioned contingent have deviations in their state of health. Strengthening the health of students of higher education is possible only under the conditions of systematic physical exercises. Physical exercises play a big role in the successful life of student youth. Systematic physical exercises in the educational process in institutions of higher education or in extracurricular work will have a positive effect on the physical and functional condition of students of higher education.