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Gnydiuk, O., Chudyk, A., Reznik, O., Tomkiv, I., Rybak, L., & Pavlenko, O. (2024). Enhancing future officers' physical
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Enhancing future officers' physical preparedness in the process of
professional training: a higher military education institution case study
Формування фізичної підготовленості майбутніх офіцерів у процесі професійної підготовки:
дослідження в умовах вищого військового навчального закладу
Received: December 28, 2023 Accepted: January 29, 2024
Written by:
Oleksandr Gnydiuk1
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3154-1697
Andrii Chudyk2
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6818-0082
Oleh Reznik3
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7630-7509
Ihor Tomkiv4
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9136-0228
Leonid Rybak5
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0843-7613
Oleh Pavlenko6
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8752-1949
Abstract
The article reveals the results of a study of
physical preparedness of cadets studying at the
tactical level of military education in a Higher
Military Educational Institution of the State
Border Guard Service of Ukraine. The authors of
the article determine that in the result of physical
training, the future officers form a complex
ability that combines intention for constant
professional physical development and self-
improvement, readiness to utilize applied and
methodological knowledge on physical culture,
applied motor skills and personal safety skills,
defense and attack skills using special means and
techniques of hand-to-hand combat, ability to use
1 PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Training and Use of Force, Bohdan
Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine. WoS Researcher ID:
ABB-6937-2021
2 PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Physical Training and Use of Force, Bohdan Khmelnytsky
National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Khmelnytsky, Ukraine. WoS Researcher ID: JTU-0605-2023
3 PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor of the Firearms Training Department, Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State
Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine.
4 Ph.D in Pedagogy, Professor, Professor of the Department of Military Art, Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State
Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine. WoS Researcher ID: GGP-7330-2022
5 Seniour lecturer of the Department of Physical Training and Use of Force, Bohdan Khmelnytsky National Academy of the State
Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Khmelnytsky, Ukraine.
6 PhD in Pedagogy, Head of the Combined Military Disciplines Department, Military Institute of telecommunications and
informatization named after the Heroes of Kruty, Kyiv, Ukraine. WoS Researcher ID: HZW-3900-2023
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physical force and special means. A group of 275
cadets of 3-4 courses who were studying at the
tactical level of military education was selected
for the study. The generalized data allowed to
conclude that the majority of cadets have an
average level of formation of knowledge,
abilities, skills and their average value of
physical preparedness equals 3,420 on a five-
point scale. The authors note that in the context
of the traditional educational process, cadets are
not sufficiently motivated to engage in physical
education and their level of physical
preparedness is affected by age characteristics
and service employment.
Keywords: physical preparedness, future
officers, management, competence, military
education, professional training.
Introduction
Improving the level of professional training of
officers of the State Border Guard Service of
Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as SBGSU) is an
important task of the professional education,
especially in the context of military operations
against Russian troops trying to annex the
territory of Ukraine. Personnel of the State
Border Guard Service should not only be
competent in the field of the state border
protection, have formed military professional
skills and abilities, but also be ready to apply in
the course of future operational activities applied
and methodological knowledge of physical
culture, applied motor skills and personal safety
skills, defense and attack skills using special
means and hand-to-hand combat techniques, the
ability to use physical force and special means
when performing service duties. Officers must
endure physical exertion without reducing their
professional performance in everyday activities
and when conducting modern combat. The
solution of this problem is impossible without
further improvement of the system of
professional training of future border guard
officers, without involving them in systematic
independent classes in various types of
professional training, including physical training.
Ensuring the necessary level of physical
development is one of the most important
components of individual professional training of
the SBGSU personnel (Didenko et al., 2020).
This is noted in a number of regulatory
documents. In particular, in the Integrated Border
Management Strategy for the period up to 2025
(Decree No. 687-R., 2019). Among the strategic
goals and objectives, this document defines the
improvement of the SBGSU personnel training
system, the introduction of European standards in
the educational process and bringing the level of
training of officers in line with the requirements
of best European practices, the use of modern
educational technologies in the process of
personnel training, as well as updating the basic
training programs taking into account the
Common Core Curriculum developed by
FRONTEX Agency (Balendr et al., 2019a),
recommendations of the EU (TAXUD) and the
World Customs Organization, the
implementation of revision of training terms and
curricula to optimize costs (Soroka et al., 2020).
The problem of improving the physical training
of security and defense sector officers at various
levels of education has repeatedly attracted the
attention of scientists. Various aspects of training
and upbringing of police officers, including their
physical training, have recently been studied by
O. Morhunov in the study of physical education
of Ministry of Interior personnel (Morhunov,
2020). Also, K. Prontenko investigated the
development of powerqualities of cadets of
Ukrainian higher military educational
institutions during kettlebell lifting training
(Prontenko et al., 2019). Besides, military sports
education researchers state that while studying at
military academy future officers don’t form
enough interest in regular physical activities, thus
authors started to research the motivational
aspects of the cadets’ activities at military
academies (Balendr et al., 2019b). Besides, the
influence of mass sports work was studied in an
educational institution regarding formation of the
value attitude of cadets to physical education
(Romanchuk et al., 2020). The research of the
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formation of health and fitness competencies of
students in the process of physical education was
conducted Griban and co-authors (Griban et al.,
2020). Also of interest are studies that present
various aspects of physical training of cadets of
higher military educational institutions during
classes (Prontenko et al., 2016), the peculiarities
of formation of skills required for cadets of
higher educational institutions (Bondarenko et
al., 2020), an example of optimizing special
physical training of cadets and describing the
current state and directions for improving the
physical training of the ground forces of the
Armed Forces of Ukraine were the subject of
attention (Romanchuk et al., 2010).
At the same time, the study of the quality of
physical training of future border guard officers,
in particular regarding their use in the course of
future operational activities acquired applied and
methodological knowledge of physical culture,
applied motor skills and personal safety skills,
defense and attack skills using special means and
techniques of hand-to-hand combat, the ability to
use physical force and special means when
performing service duties, endurance to physical
exertion without reducing professional
performance in the conditions of daily activities,
and if necessary, when conducting modern
combat were not the subject of a separate study.
The results obtained can be used to justify the
holistic scientific and methodological support for
continuous physical training of border guard
officers at the tactical and operational levels of
military education in modern conditions.
In the following sections of this article, we will
analyze in detail the methodologies used to
assess the physical readiness of future border
guard officers at the tactical level of military
education. Then, we will present the main
findings of our study and discuss their relevance
in the context of current military operations and
the needs of the State Border Guard Service of
Ukraine
Thus, the purpose of the article is to study the
physical preparedness of future border guard
officers at the tactical level of military education
in the context of a traditional training system.
Methods
For experimental work, a group of cadets
(recruited in 2016 and 2017) was selected in the
amount of 275 people who studied at 3-4 courses
of the first (Bachelor's) level of higher education
(tactical level of military education). The study
lasted from March to May 2019. It was aimed at
obtaining quantitative parameters according to
the selected criteria (psychological-axiological,
subject-instrumental, behavioral-competence
and individual-functional), each of which
consisted of the correspondent indicators. A
mixed approach was used to obtain data on these
indicators (Schoonenboom et al., 2017),
according to which the study applied qualitative
and quantitative methods to obtain reliable data
(Guest, 2013).
On the first stage of the study the scientific
literature on the research problem was analyzed,
the requirements for officers of the SBGSU units
were summarized, and the subject of assessment
and diagnostics was determined. From the
analysis and generalization of sources, it was
established that the result of complex physical
training of cadets at higher military educational
institution is a skill, characterized by the desire
for constant professional physical development
and self-improvement, readiness to apply in the
process of operational activities of acquired
applied and methodological knowledge on
physical training, applied motor skills and
personal safety skills, defense and attack skills
using special means and techniques of hand-to-
hand combat, the ability to use physical force and
special means in the performance of official
duties, physical endurance to endure physical
exertion without reducing professional
performance in the conditions of daily activities
to protect the state border, and if necessary,
when conducting modern combat. This ability
covers the physical and volitional properties of
the officer's personality, general physical and
special physical fitness, taking into account
modern requirements for specialists of the
border security sphere.
On the second stage of the research the criteria
and indicators were defined. So, the indicators of
the psychological-axiological criterion
encompassed the desire of cadets to master the
skills and abilities of personal safety; developing
their physical endurance, physical-volitional
qualities, general physical and special physical
preparedness; the level of formation of a value
attitude to physical culture and sports classes,
attitude to a healthy lifestyle; the formation of a
desire for physical self-improvement. To obtain
quantitative data on these indicators, we used a
survey on the leading motives; "Rapid
diagnostics of social values of the individual"; A.
Rean's methodology "Satisfaction with the
chosen profession"; methodology "Value
orientations" by M. Rokich; a methodology of
monitoring the actions of cadets in various
situations of educational activities and sports,
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expert assessment of these actions; survey to
determine the attitude of cadets and students to a
healthy lifestyle; questionnaire by B. Cretty (a
special questionnaire that suggests using a ten-
point scale to assess various factors that help to
train well).
According to the indicators of the subject-
instrumental criterion were studied: the level of
knowledge of the theoretical foundations of
physical culture and sports; knowledge of
regulatory documents on the organization and
conduct of physical training with personnel in the
State Border Guard Service; knowledge of cadets
of the methodology for conducting physical
training classes with personnel as well as the
sports and fitness activities in the units of the
State Border Guard Service; knowledge of the
principles of a healthy lifestyle and the
requirements of personal and public hygiene.
Quantitative data on these indicators were
obtained using a survey (written and oral); testing
(on paper and electronic media); performing
control and project work; the method of
observation; performing practical tasks;
assessing knowledge during the participation of
cadets in role-playing games and when solving
situational problems; the method of expert
assessment.
Using indicators of the behavioral-competence
criterion, the level of proficiency in performing
exercises and standards for physical training, the
ability to apply physical measures, special means
and techniques of hand-to-hand combat was
studied. To obtain quantitative data on these
indicators, we used the method of evaluating the
performance of practical tasks and standards by
cadets; the method of observation.
According to the indicators of the individual-
functional criterion, the level of physical
strength; endurance; speed; flexibility; dexterity;
adherence to a healthy lifestyle; pedagogical
abilities was studied. To obtain quantitative data
on these indicators, we used the method of
evaluating cadets in various situations of
educational and official activities; the method of
expert assessment; essays; interviewing;
evaluating the properties of cadets when solving
situational tasks, performing practical tasks and
meeting standards.
On the third stage the study analyzed and
interpreted the obtained data, presented certain
aspects in professional articles in scientific
journals. The reliability of the content and the
results obtained was verified by expert
evaluation. The selection of experts is
implemented in two stages. At the first stage, 32
experts were selected from 48 applicants
according to the criteria of documentary
selection. The second stage of the selection
provided for the use of an additional
questionnaire, which provided for receiving
answers to questions from expert-candidates in
the subject area. Based on the results of the
second stage, 24 experts were selected – heads of
departments of the educational institution,
professors and associate professors with more
than 10 years of teaching experience from the
Department of Physical Training and Personal
Security of the Faculty of State Border Security,
as well as officers of the State Border Guard
Service who have experience in managing
physical training and sports in the state border
protection bodies.
Results
As a result of summarizing the numerical data
(points) obtained by each survey participant in
accordance with the indicators of the
psychological-axiological criterion, the tables
were constructed in Microsoft Office Excel
format. The use of this program made it possible
to summarize the scores obtained applying
various research methods. Thus, it became
possible to determine for each respondent (study
participant) the average score for each indicator
of all four criteria. Tables 1-4 show the
distribution of physical fitness levels by
indicators of each criterion. The average values
of physical preparedness of the study participants
were also determined by indicators in points,
which are summarized in Table. 5.
Numerical data on indicators of the
psychological-axiological criterion were
obtained using appropriate research methods.
This made it possible to build Table 1 with a
distribution by physical preparedness levels of
future border guard officers at the tactical level
of military education.
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Table 1.
Distribution by physical preparedness levels of future border guard officers (tactical level of military
education) by indicators of psychological-axiological criteria (n = 275)
Levels Indicators
Low
Average
Sufficient
High
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Intention to master personal safety
skills and abilities
55
19.99
97
35.27
84
30.54
39
14.18
Intention to develop the physical
endurance, physical-volitional
properties, general physical and
special physical preparedness
51
18.54
89
32.36
100
36.36
35
12.72
Value attitude to physical culture
and sports classes
49
17.82
101
36.73
81
29.45
44
15.99
Value attitude to a healthy lifestyle
44
15.99
97
35.27
83
30.18
51
18.54
Striving for physical self-
improvement
55
19.99
105
38.18
66
23.99
49
17.82
Source: calculated and built by the authors.
The study concludes that 19.99% of the study
participants demonstrated the intention to master
personal safety skills at a low level, and 14.18%
of the participants - at a high level. As for the
intention to develop physical endurance, physical
and volitional properties, general physical and
special physical preparedness, it is manifested at
a low level by 18.54% of the participants, and at
a high level - by the 12.72%. According to this
indicator, the vast majority of cadets have
average and sufficient levels – 32.36% and
36.36%, respectively. The value attitude to
physical culture and sports classes and the value
attitude to a healthy lifestyle at a high level were
formed by 15.99% and 18.54% of the
participants, respectively, which indicates the
presence of certain pedagogical reserves for the
formation of values of future officers.
Also quite noticeable is the proportion of cadets
(55 participants) who showed a low level of
intention for physical self-improvement.
According to this indicator, 38.18% of survey
participants are at an average level, 23.99% are
at a sufficient level, and only 17.82% of future
officers are at a high level.
Table 2 shows the distribution by physical
preparedness levels of future border guard
officers at the tactical level of military education
by indicators of the subject-instrumental
criterion.
Table 2.
Distribution by physical preparedness levels of future border guard officers (tactical level of military
education) by indicators of subject-instrumental criterion (n = 275)
Levels
Indicators
Low
Average
Sufficient
High
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of
physical culture and sports
49
17.82
114
41.45
75
27.27
37
13.45
Knowledge of regulatory documents
regulating the organization and conduct of
physical training in the SBGSU
57
20.73
101
36.73
86
31.27
31
11.27
Knowledge of the methodology of
conducting physical training classes with
personnel and mass sports work in the units
of the SBGSU
47
17.09
98
35.64
88
31.99
42
15.27
Knowledge of the specifics of the use of
physical force and special means in cases
defined by law
36
13.09
108
39.27
78
28.36
53
19.27
Knowledge of the principles of a healthy
lifestyle and the requirements of personal
and public hygiene
45
16.36
103
37.45
66
23.99
61
22.18
Knowledge of the specifics of using special
equipment and tools during all forms of
physical training
40
14.55
98
35.63
74
26.90
63
22.90
Source: calculated and built by the authors.
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The study allows us to conclude that the largest
share of cadets at a low level is recorded in the
indicator "knowledge of regulatory documents
regulating the organization and conduct of
physical training in the State Border Guard
Service" – 20.73 %. According to this indicator,
the smallest share of cadets who showed a high
level was also recorded – only 11.27% of the total
number of respondents. So, it can be stated that
there are certain gaps in the mastering of
educational material that concerns the specifics
of regulatory-normative base of the organization
and conducting of physical training in the State
Border Guard Service.
Regarding the high level, the largest share of
cadets was recorded by the indicators
"knowledge of the principles of a healthy
lifestyle and the requirements of personal and
public hygiene" and "knowledge of the specifics
of using special equipment and tools during all
forms of physical training" – 22.18% and
22.90%, respectively. Table 3 shows the
distribution by physical preparedness levels of
future border guard officers at the tactical level
of military education by indicators of the
behavior-competence criterion.
Table 3.
Distribution by physical preparedness levels of future border guard officers (tactical level of military
education) by indicators of behavior-competence criteria (n = 275)
Levels
Indicators
Low
Average
Sufficient
High
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Skills and abilities of performing
exercises and standards of physical
training
29
10.54
134
48.73
65
23.64
47
17.09
Knowledge of the methodology of
conducting all forms of physical training
of personnel and mass sports work in the
divisions of the SBGSU
37
13.45
141
51.27
61
22.18
36
13.09
Ability to apply physical measures,
special means and techniques of close
combat;
55
19.99
123
44.72
56
20.36
41
14.91
Personal and public hygiene skills
32
11.64
121
43.99
71
25.82
51
18.54
Skills and abilities in organizing
competitions in military-applied sports
39
14.18
168
61.09
51
18.54
17
6.18
Abilities and skills to control the physical
preparedness of the subordinates and
evaluate the physical training of the unit
49
17.82
132
47.99
71
25.81
23
8.36
Source: calculated and built by the authors.
Generalization of the results of the study allows
us to conclude that the smallest share of cadets at
a high level is recorded in the indicator "skills
and abilities to organize competitions in military-
applied sports" – 6.18%, as well as in the
indicator "abilities and skills to control the
physical preparedness of the subordinates and
evaluate the physical training of the unit" – 8.36
%. This may indicate that during their studies at
the Higher Military Educational Institution,
cadets do not achieve program learning results
based on these indicators. In addition, according
to these indicators, a significant share of cadets
with a low level was recorded – 14.18% and
17.82%, respectively. Quite unexpected,
prompting for a deeper study, is the result
regarding the ability to apply physical coercive
measures, special means and techniques of hand-
to-hand combat. In particular, about 20% of
respondents showed a low level in this indicator.
The cadets showed the best results in the
indicator "skills and abilities of performing
exercises and standards of physical training". In
particular, 10.54% of respondents are at a low
level, 48.73% are at an average level, 23.64% are
at a sufficient level, and 17.09% are at a high
level.
Besides, according to the indicators of the
individual-functional criterion, the study aimed
to study the level of physical strength; endurance;
speed; flexibility; dexterity; adherence to a
healthy lifestyle; pedagogical abilities.
Generalized results by the distribution of study
participants by level of physical preparedness
according to the indicators of the individual-
functional criterion are presented in Table 4.
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Table 4.
Distribution by physical preparedness levels of future border guard officers (tactical level of military
education) by indicators of individual-functional criteria (n = 275)
Levels
Indicators
Low
Average
Sufficient
High
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Q-ty
%
Physical strength;
21
7.63
119
43.27
78
28.36
57
20.72
Endurance;
25
9.09
125
45.45
80
29.09
45
16.36
Speed;
37
13.45
131
47.63
56
20.36
51
18.54
Dexterity;
40
14.54
83
30.18
73
26.54
49
17.81
Commitment to a healthy lifestyle;
39
14.18
98
35.63
77
27.99
61
22.18
Source: calculated and built by the authors.
The study suggests that the smallest share of
cadets at a high level was recorded in the
indicator "pedagogical abilities" – 15.63 %, as
well as in the indicator "endurance" – 16.36 %.
The largest share of cadets with a high level was
recorded in the indicators "commitment to a
healthy lifestyle" (22.18 %) and "physical
strength" (20.72 %). As for the low level, the
largest share of cadets was recorded in the
indicator "dexterity" (14.54 %) and
"commitment to a healthy lifestyle" (14.18 %).
Therefore, this may indicate that there are
problems in the educational process regarding
the development of cadets' pedagogical abilities
and dexterity. At least in relation to these
indicators, it is advisable to find pedagogical
reserves.
The results presented in tables 1-4 allowed us to
determine the average score for the indicators of
each criterion. To do this, we used the formula:
, (1)
where x is the average score; a - the number of
cadets at a low level, b - the number of cadets at
an average level; c - the number of cadets at a
sufficient level; d - the number of cadets at a high
level; n - the total number of survey participants.
At the same time, a low level corresponds to a
value of 2 points, an average level - 3 points, a
sufficient level - 4 points, and a high level - 5
points. Using the formula (1), calculations were
performed, which were summarized in Table 5.
Table 5.
The value of average points according to the criteria of physical preparedness of future border guard
officers (tactical level of military education) (n = 275)
Criteria
Average score
axiological -Psychological
3.433
instrumental-Subject
3.464
competence -Behavioral
3.341
functional-Individual
3.445
Average value
3.420
Source: calculated and built by the authors.
Discussion
The results of the study are of a particular
interest, since they indicate the connection of the
level of general physical and special physical
training with the state of the value-motivational
sphere of cadets. So, for example, the average
value of physical preparedness of future border
guard officers, which is not sufficient and is
equal to 3,420 points on a five-point scale, is
explained by the fact that only 12.72% of
respondents have the desire to develop physical
endurance, physical and strong-willed qualities,
general physical and special physical
preparedness is manifested at a high level.
Similar results are observed in relation to the
value attitude of cadets to physical culture and
sports classes, the value attitude to a healthy
lifestyle (15.99% and 18.54%, respectively, were
formed at a high level).
The survey showed a necessity to conduct the in-
depth analysis of the reasons for the low level of
methodological training of cadets regarding
control of the physical condition of subordinate
personnel, the ability to assess the physical
training of subordinate units, since only 6.18% of
respondents showed a high level in the indicator
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"skills and abilities in organizing competitions in
military-applied sports".
Quite unexpected, prompting for a deeper study,
is the result regarding the ability to apply
physical coercive measures, special means and
techniques of hand-to-hand combat. In particular,
about 20% of respondents showed a low level in
this indicator.
As part of the study, the motives that motivate
cadets to engage (table. 6) in physical exercises,
sports, as well as master the skills of personal
safety and the use of force were also clarified.
The attitude of cadets and trainees to attending
physical education classes was also studied. To
do this, cadets and officers of the Faculty of
management staff training were asked to
determine the rank through a questionnaire and
choose ten main motives that encourage future
officers to independently engage in physical
exercises, sports, as well as master the skills of
personal safety and the use of force.
Table 6.
Motives that encourage cadets of the tactical level of military education to engage in physical exercises,
sports, as well as master the skills of personal safety and the use of force (n = 275)
Motives
Rating
Share, %
The desire to engage in physical culture and sports in order to prepare for
future professional activities
1
33.09
The desire to improve the health and physical condition
2
31.64
The desire to increase the level of endurance, agility, flexibility, speed and
develop strength
3
30.54
The desire to increase the level of physical preparedness
4
29.09
Striving to get positive grades in the disciplines of Physical Education,
Personal Safety and the Use of Force
5
27.27
The desire for informal communication during physical education and sports
6
25.45
The need to be a member of a sports team, group, or part of a team
7
22.54
The desire to avoid trouble and punishment in connection with skipping
classes
8
21.81
The desire to achieve success in a particular sport
9
19.90
Striving for physical self-affirmation
10
18.54
The desire to lose weight or be in optimal physical shape
11
17.09
Striving for social self-affirmation
12
16.36
The motive of emotional pleasure from physical education and sports
13
15.27
Striving for stress and overcoming it during physical education and sports
14
14.18
The desire to master the technique of performing self-defense techniques
15
12.72
The desire to be a student of a coach with outstanding personality
16
10.18
Desire to improve the technique of performing physical exercises
17
7.63
The desire to engage in physical culture and sports to compensate for the lack
of mobile activity
18
6.54
Sports and educational motive
19
5.81
The habit of attending any classes in any disciplines
20
5.45
Orientation for an outstanding sporting achievement
21
3.63
Other motives
22
2.18
Source: calculated and built by the authors.
The data shown in Table 6 indicate that cadets in
the rating show dominance of professional
motives (the desire to engage in physical culture
and sports in order to prepare for future
professional activities – 33.09 %; the desire to
increase the level of endurance, agility,
flexibility, speed and develop strength – 30.54;
the desire to increase the level of their physical
preparedness – 29.09).
Conclusions
The study also clarified the attitude of cadets to
attending physical education classes, personal
safety and the use of force. Summarizing the
results of the survey (the sample included 275
cadets) using an anonymous questionnaire
allowed us to find out that 27.64% of cadets
always expect classes with great desire; 32.36%
of cadets attend classes, but without much
interest and desire. The share of cadets who
attend classes, but are looking for an opportunity
to avoid physical exertion – 19.64 %. It also
turned out that 11.64% force themselves to attend
classes on physical education, personal safety
and the use of force. In addition, 7.63% of cadets
surveyed consider physical education, personal
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safety and the use of force completely
unnecessary.
The results obtained were discussed with
psychologists of educational departments. They
expressed the opinion that the attitude of cadets
to physical fitness is influenced by the age
characteristics of cadets, dominant trends in the
youth environment, as well as academic and
official employment of cadets. Because of this,
the implementation of exercises and standards
for physical training is often ignored by cadets,
and as for personal and public hygiene skills,
which cadets have shown high levels of, they
practice them almost daily.
So, the article presents the results of a study of
physical training of cadets in the conditions of
the traditional system of training at the tactical
level of military education at the Higher Military
Educational Institution. The results obtained
indicate the existence of educational and
pedagogical reserves. For their implementation,
it is necessary to substantiate the conceptual
foundations of continuous physical training of
border guard officers at the tactical and
operational levels of military education. This task
is promising for further exploration in this
direction.
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