Academic discipline: “athletics and healthy walking, running” as an important educational component of training a future specialist in physical culture and sports in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The article is dedicated to analyzing the significance of the course "Track and Field and Health Walking, Running" as an essential component of the educational preparation of future specialists in physical education and sports in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The study emphasizes the need to integrate physical activity, particularly track and field, into the educational process to develop physical endurance, psychological resilience, and high functional readiness among future military specialists. The main aspects of this discipline are characterized, including methods and techniques for developing physical strength, speed, endurance, as well as the role of health-related physical activities in maintaining a high level of physical fitness. The theoretical and practical aspects of using running and walking as means of improving health and physical condition are considered, along with their impact on the psychophysiological state. The article also highlights the role of this course in the context of forming general cultural and social competencies necessary for effective performance within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to assess the impact of the course on the overall physical condition of cadets and to determine its place in the training system of specialists capable of performing military duties. The study also focuses on the challenges and prospects for the development of physical education in military institutions, particularly the importance of integrating modern training methodologies to achieve optimal results in preparing military specialists.