The article considers the dynamics of students’ physical fitness in the course of education in higher educational institution. The features of the dynamics of students’ physical fitness from one course of studies to another are determined in the accordance with the results of compulsory tests. The variation value of educational tests results, expressed in relative figures is presented. It enables to compare progress of students with different fitness level. The features of dynamics of physical fitness of young males are compared with the ones of young women. The plan to optimize physical training classes with students during the whole period of education in higher educational institution is offered.