Experience in implementing applied programs into the physical education system of the Russian Customs Academy, Saint Petersburg V.B. Bobkov Branch

The purpose of the study is to scientifically substantiate the effectiveness of elective physical education programs of various orientations in developing professionally significant qualities in future customs specialists. Research methods and organization. The following research methods were employed: theoretical analysis and synthesis of literary sources, a rapid test by L.G. Apanasenko, a pedagogical experiment, and mathematical-statistical processing of the obtained results. The study was conducted at the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Customs Academy. Research results and conclusions. The data from the experiment on the implementation of elective physical education programs with various focuses demonstrated their effectiveness. The assessment of the functional health level of students who regularly engage in physical activities showed an increase in indicators and an overall improvement in health according to L.G. Apanasenko’s express test. Additionally, good attendance in the APE (Adapted Physical Education) and applied physical education groups, as well as the overall increase in the size of applied physical education groups, indirectly confirms the rise in motivation levels and a change in attitudes toward the value of physical education in their professional activities.