Research on subjective opinions regarding the introduction of boxing into the educational process of female servicemen of the military college of sergeants

Topicality. The article studies the problem of insufficient physical fitness of female military officers of the military college of sergeants. The research analyses latest studies and publications on the topic and proposes ways to solve the problem. The attitude towards introduction of boxing lessons into the physical education was studied among management, teaching staff and cadets (men and women) of the military college of sergeants. Methods. Theoretical analysis and generalization of data from scientific and methodological literature, guidance documents, the Internet; sociological (questionnaire); methods of mathematical statistics. Results. The results obtained show that 100% of the management staff (officers of the department, heads of courses and course officers), 55% of teachers, 90% of cadets (men) and 64% of cadets (women) believe that boxing should be introduced into the educational process of female servicemen of the military college of sergeants. Conclusions. It was found that in military institutions of the USA, Great Britain boxing is used in the educational process. In the listed military institutions, female servicemen are engaged in boxing. The study revealed the degree of awareness of the management staff (officers of the department, heads of courses and course officers), teachers and cadets of the military college of sergeants about the positive impact of boxing on the development of basic physical and psychological qualities. According to all surveyed categories, the introduction of boxing into the educational process of female military personnel will promote gender equality.