The Impact of Football and Futsal Training on the Physical Fitness of Cadets in Higher Military Educational Institutions

The article addresses current issues and promising directions for improving the physical fitness level of cadets in higher military educational institutions of Ukraine under the conditions of armed conflict. The main shortcomings in the organization of the educational process in the discipline "Physical Education and Special Physical Training" are identified, and ways to overcome them are outlined, highlighting the need to optimize the existing system of physical training in accordance with the demands of modern military-professional activity. Based on the analysis of literature sources, the expediency of using various sports by cadets—such as kettlebell lifting, orienteering, boxing, CrossFit, and military-sports all-around—is determined to develop essential physical and psychophysiological qualities. The positive impact of football and futsal training on improving cadets’ physical fitness levels is substantiated, particularly in relation to fulfilling the physical training standards according to the "Instruction on Physical Training in the System of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine."