Advantages of introducing elements of folk culture and Cossack traditions in the program of physical education of young people

The article is devoted to the substantiation of the expediency of introducing elements of Ukrainian folk culture, in particular Cossack traditions, in the process of physical education of student youth. It is determined that in the context of modern challenges related to the decrease in the level of physical activity and motivation to physical education, the search for innovative forms of physical improvement, which combine national traditions and modern pedagogical approaches, becomes especially relevant. The relevance of the combination of national cultural elements with modern approaches to enhance the motivation and physical activity of young people is emphasized. Flanking as martial art contributes to the development of coordination, endurance, attention and emotional balance. The historical, cultural and physiological aspects of the flanking and its potential as a means of patriotic education are analyzed. The results of the study are presented that confirm the positive impact of the classes on the physical and psycho - emotional state of students. Attention is emphasized on the role of the ethno -cultural component in strengthening national identity and the formation of a well -developed personality.