TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FEMALE SERVICEMEMBERS USING BOXING TECHNIQUES DURING PHYSICAL TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The aim is to create an educational and training program using elements of boxing, adapted to the needs and capabilities of female cadets of the 1st year of study at Non-Commissioned Officer College of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachny National Army Academy. Methods: content analysis of scientific publications; pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment; statistical methods. Results. Boxing was selected as the central element of the program due to its comprehensive impact on a person’s physical and mental state. For female servicemembers, these elements are especially critical in helping them meet the physical standards of military service and perform effectively in a variety of operational settings. The training program consists of three main phases: the adaptation phase (first semester), the basic development phase (second semester), and the pre-competition phase (summer intensive). During the adaptation phase, emphasis is placed on general physical conditioning, introducing cadets to fundamental boxing movements. The second phase deepens technical and tactical boxing knowledge while continuing to build overall fitness. The final phase focuses on practical application, sparring, and preparation for simulated combat situations. Each training session is designed to be 90 minutes in duration and includes a structured warm-up, a main section with technical and tactical boxing drills, conditioning elements, and a cool-down with flexibility and breathing exercises. Sessions are conducted three to four times per week. Specialized sessions focusing on psychological resilience and stress resistance are included monthly. The program integrates cooperative learning methods, peer assessments, and video analysis to enhance the educational impact. Incorporating elements of competitive simulation allow instructors to evaluate cadets’ performance under conditions resembling real combat. Sparring and scenario-based exercises were designed to test decision-making skills, adaptability, and technical execution under fatigue and psychological pressure.Conclusions. The program of educational and training classes using boxing can be considered as an effective means of increasing the physical and psychological readiness of female military personnel and can become an integral part of the complex system of physical training in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.