Improving the special physical training of cadets in the security and defense sector

Abstract

Introduction. Physical training is an important component of the professional readiness of cadets of military educational institutions. In the conditions of constant changes in military affairs and modern requirements for the training of military personnel, it is necessary to improve approaches to physical education. The modern world is constantly changing, and the threats are changing with them. Military personnel in the security and defense sector must be prepared for various scenarios, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, natural disasters, and more. Physical fitness is the basis for maintaining a high level of functionality and efficiency under conditions of stress and danger. Physically trained military personnel usually have better indicators of physical endurance, mental stability and speed of reaction. This is important for quick response to emergency situations and efficient execution of tasks. Modern technologies in the security and defense sector (for example, the use of drones, high-precision weapon systems, etc.) require high reaction speed and accuracy from operators. It also requires an appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the tasks effectively. Therefore, in modern conditions, the transformation of the physical training of the security and defense sector is not only relevant, but also necessary to ensure the proper level of protection and effectiveness of military personnel in emergency situations. The purpose of the study: is the definition of the main ways of improving the special physical training of ca-dets of the security and defense sector to increase their professional readiness and efficiency in the performance of official tasks. Research methods. The method of questionnaire, statistical processing and analysis of literary sources was used for the research. The questionnaire consisted of 12 questions, which included issues related to the problems of organizing physical training, professional readiness, motivation to engage in sports and satisfaction with the organization of physical education. The results. When determining the self-assessment of physical fitness, the cadets noted that 15.2% of respondents had a very good level of physical fitness, 46.4% had a good level, 22.9% had a satisfactory level, 13.3% had a poor level, and 0.1% had a very poor level. respondents. Regarding the definition of the most priority types of physical training, the cadets noted: military sports all-around (37.5%), military pentathlon (27.3%), mixed martial arts (29.2%) and functional all-around (20.3%). As for the need to improve the SFP in a higher military educational institution with specific learning conditions, the survey showed that 33.7% of respondents consider it necessary to increase the means of physical education, 41.4% note the improvement of material and technical support, 17.1% recommend the use of IT technologies, and only 0.7% consider it necessary to raise the professional level of teachers. The respondents’ answers show that the cadets’ motivational priorities for physical education and sports are: 61.6% increase in physical fitness, 46.4% – strengthening health, 42.6% – improving appearance. The use of the questionnaire survey testified that 61.1% of respondents believe that special physical training influences the development of leadership qualities of military personnel. According to 82.8% of cadets, special physical training sessions affect the formation of psychological stability and important willpower qualities, 15.2% of cadets disagree with this statement, and 0.1 respondents expressed their own opinion. According to 53.5% of cadets, an increase in interest in physical culture and sports is possible due to the creation of favorable conditions for classes, 49.6% believe that the introduction of modern sports is necessary, 17.1% – an increase in the volume of special physical training, 12 .7% indicated an increase in the amount of general physical training, 10.8% expressed their opinion. The level of satisfaction with the organization of the process of physical education showed the following results: 52.8% of cadets are satisfied with the organization of the process of physical education and sports in their educational institution, 29.2% do not like it, and 19.7% cannot provide an answer to this question. The results of this survey show a high level of motivation of cadets to increase the level of physical fitness and health and the need to improve the material and technical base, the introduction of modern sports and the use of IT technologies. Conclusions. Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that cadets of the security and defense sector are highly motivated to increase the level of physical fitness and improve health. Although the majority of cadets are satisfied with the organization of the physical education process, there is a need to improve the training programs and methods of physical education. The results of the survey of cadets show the need to improve special physical training by improving the material and technical base, introducing modern sports and using IT technologies in the educational process.