scholarly journals Physical Training of Candidates to Professional Military Service in Lithuanian Armed Forces

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (86) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelijus Savonis ◽  
Algirdas Čepulėnas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Complex Test ◽  
Military Physical Fitness ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Training Programmes

Research  back  ground  and  hypothesis.  There  is  a  basic  military  training  course  (BMT)  carried  out  in  the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The aim of this course is to train soldiers for military service that they were able to perform individual tasks and acquire basic military preparation. There is a lack of research dealing with the effect of physical training programmes in military training courses on the changes in soldiers’ physical fitness. We hypothesize that in the course of military training physical fitness of would-be soldiers improves.Research aim was to analyse the structure and content of the BMT programme and the effect of its implementation on the changes in physical fitness for would-be soldiers.Research methods: literature review, analysis of military physical training programmes, physical fitness testing.Research results. During the first testing only 26.8% of would-be soldiers achieved the standards of physical fitness complex test, and during the second testing the standards of the complex test of physical fitness were achieved by 89.5% of service people. In the period of the course VO 2 max and Roufier index improved (p  < 0.001). Indices of physical fitness and functional capacity improved more in the first half of the course. At the end of the course the results of adapted military physical fitness of service people were worse compared to the results of their general physical fitness.Discussion and conclusions. The program of general physical training was effective, but more attention should be paid to the improvement of adapted military physical fitness programme aiming at better results. During the basic military training course physical fitness and functional capacity of candidates improved and at the end of the course it reached the normative level of physical fitness.Keywords: physical fitness, adapted military physical fitness, basic military course, testing.

scholarly journals Changes in physical fitness and anthropometrics differ between female and male recruits during the Finnish military service

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjmilitary-2020-001513
Author(s):  
Matti Santtila ◽  
K Pihlainen ◽  
J Vaara ◽  
K Tokola ◽  
H Kyröläinen
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Training Programmes

IntroductionMilitary training programmes are often similar for male and female recruits despite sex differences in physical performance that may influence training adaptations during military service. The present study aimed to compare changes in physical fitness and anthropometrics between Finnish female and male recruits during military service.MethodsA total of 234 690 male and 3549 female recruits participated in fitness tests at the beginning and end of military service between 2005 and 2015. Anthropometric measurements were body mass, height, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Fitness tests consisted 12 min running, standing long jump, and sit-ups and push-ups.ResultsNo changes were observed in anthropometrics, while both sexes improved most of the fitness test results. After adjustment for service time, branch, age, initial fitness test results, BMI and WC, improvement in running test performance was 158 m (95% CI 142 to 173, p≤0.001) greater in male than female recruits. Similarly, improvements were larger in male recruits for push-ups (5 reps/min, 95% CI 5 to 6, p≤0.001), sit-ups (2 reps/min, 95% CI 2 to 3, p≤0.001) and standing long jump (12 cm, 95% CI 11 to 13, p≤0.001) when compared with women.ConclusionsThe study revealed sex differences in adaptations to the standardised military training. Both male and female recruits improved their physical fitness, but smaller gains were observed in women using the same training programme. The mechanisms explaining sex differences in adaptations to military training, and whether tailored training programmes are needed specifically for female recruits to reduce sex differences during military service, warrants further studies.

scholarly journals Comparative Study on the Implementation of Combat Sports – Martial Arts – in the Physical Training of Military Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
Fabiana Martinescu-Bădălan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Training ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Mental Condition ◽  
Military Students ◽  
Combat Sports ◽  
Current Context ◽  
General Physical ◽  
The Military ◽  
Harsh Conditions

AbstractIn the current context, martial arts continue to evolve and constantly develop, capturing the attention and the interest of the population of the entire world, the branch of these being diversified, offering individuals the possibility to be practiced, even by those with physical or mental disabilities. Nowadays, the large categories of armed forces of the world use martial arts as part of general physical training, with the purpose of self-defence against the enemy, discipline, improved physical and mental condition, improvement of the ability of the military to adapt to harsh conditions, as well as fighting without using weapons.

scholarly journals Professional Training Of Future Logistics Officers At National Military University Of Bulgaria

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 253-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolay Nichev ◽  
Elitsa Petrova
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Business Logistics ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Military

Abstract The specific of the officer’s military management activities lies in its functional responsibilities. The obligations and requirements determine them. The specifics of the military management activities of logistics officer are designated by the statute of military service in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria. This article represents the proficiency of the future logistics officers at Vasil Levski National Military University, which is achieved through training in two specialties: military training in “Organization and management of tactical units for logistics” and civil training in “Business Logistics”. In the both, cadets acquire the educational and qualification degree “Bachelor”.

Original research article. The Gymnastics Program in the Training Of Military Structures of Serbia since 1850

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-22
Author(s):  
Vladan Vukašinović ◽  
Dragan Strelić ◽  
Saša Vajić ◽  
Violeta Šiljak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Basic Element ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Fundamental Factor ◽  
Physical Abilities

Summary Observing the development of physical training classes of the Army throughout history, from the Army of the Principality of Serbia to the Serbian Armed Forces of today, it can be said that, in addition to other program segments, gymnastics was the fundamental factor of physical exercise in the overall process of practical and military training. This development was accompanied by frequent changes in the realization of physical training (program contents, number of hours, methodical procedure, etc.), which again depended on the needs of the army, in other words, on the objective of the training - which was aimed at achieving optimal physical abilities for the performance of military duties in all circumstances. The first written facts about the use of gymnastics in the Army of the Principality of Serbia originate from the period of the founding of the Artillery School (in 1850, a predecessor of the Military Academy), where the basis of physical training consisted of the following contents: fighting, gymnastics, swimming, fencing and riding. A little later, in 1867, within the physical training, gymnastic exercises were performed and were the forerunners of today's morning workout, which is even today an integral part of the training of members of the Army of Serbia. The problem of this research work relates to the implementation of the development of gymnastics in the process of training from the Army of the Principality of Serbia to the Serbian Army.The aim of this paper is to indicate the permanent implementation of the contents of gymnastics in the educational process of military structures as well as temporary changes according to the specific requirements of the upgrading of military and professional-specialized skills of military personnel in view of research of relevant materials and data collected. A historical method was used in this study. Research results show the importance and role of gymnastics as a basis of physical exercise for the improvement of the physical abilities of soldiers as the basic element of combat readiness.

scholarly journals Effect of 6 Months of Physical Training on the Physical Fitness of Young Brazilian Army Cadets

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1439
Author(s):  
Rafael Melo De Oliveira ◽  
Eduardo Borba Neves ◽  
Samir Ezequiel Da Rosa ◽  
Runer Augusto Marson ◽  
Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Women In The Military ◽  
Employment Of Women ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Levene Test ◽  
Muscle Fitness

Following the increase in the employment of women in conflicts around the world, the federal government of Brazil enacted a law which determines the participation of women in the military. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of six months of physical training (PT) on the physical fitness of young Brazilian Army cadets to carry out the physical assessments provided in military training. Sixty-eight members of the (19.4 ± 1.0 years) military from the Brazilian Army (BA), with BMI of (23.61 ± 2.17/21.81 ± 2.26) respectively and divided in two groups (men/women) participated in the study. PT was conducted by Manual EB20-MC10.350. Anthropometric measurements and assessment of body composition by dual X-ray absorptiometry were performed. The Student’s t test, percentage evolution equation, and Levene test were used. Results showeda significant increase in anthropometric variables and cardiorespiratory fitness in both groups. Bone health variables and visceral fat presented a significant increase in the malegroup. In terms of muscle fitness (handgrip and isometric strength of the legs and push-up and pull-up), there was no significant variation between thegroups. Percentage evolution was greater in female group. The conclusion shows PT was able to cause beneficial changes, promoting positive improvement in bone health, especially in women. Also, PT was shown to enhance cardiorespiratory capacity, and muscle fitness of the upper limbs in all participants.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness Results of Soldiers Of Different Age Groups in the Land Force of the Lithuanian Professional Armed Forces in 2010–2011

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (88) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelijus Savonis ◽  
Algirdas Čepulėnas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Professional Service ◽  
Service Research ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Evaluation ◽  
Physical Fitness Testing ◽  
Military Physical Fitness

Research background and hypothesis. Since 2009 Lithuanian Armed Forces have been formed from soldiers in professional service. Research on military physical fitness in the Lithuanian Armed Forces is scarce. This research aims  at  verifying  the  hypothesis  that  physical  fitness  indices  of  soldiers  in  the  Land  Force  of  the  professional Lithuanian Armed Forces match the established physical fitness normative requirements.Research aim was to study peculiarities of changes in physical fitness results of soldiers of different age groups in the Land Force of the Lithuanian Professional Armed Forces in the period of two years. Research  methods:  literature  review,  physical  fitness  testing,  statistical  analysis  of  physical  fitness  indices. Results in each physical fitness exercise were evaluated in points according to physical fitness normative scales. The sum of points for all exercises was the final physical fitness evaluation result. Research results. In the period of half a year, from spring to autumn and from autumn to spring, physical fitness of soldiers in all age groups changed only slightly (p > 0.05). During the period of one year, from testing in spring till testing in spring of the following year, physical fitness indices improved (p < 0.05). Even 2–4% of soldiers failed physical fitness normative tests. Discussion and conclusions. Physical fitness indices of different exercise for soldiers in the Land Force of the professional Lithuanian Armed Forces were higher than the established minimal normative requirements. The highest physical fitness indices were achieved in the age groups of 18–21, 22–26, 27–31 and 30–36 years, however, the differences between the age groups were insignificant. In perspective, while developing military physical fitness control system, the evaluation of physical fitness should be differentiated according to the normative scale which includes such evaluations as “excellent”, “good”,  “fair”.Keywords: Land Force, physical fitness, testing, physical fitness test, age group, points.

scholarly journals Results of an Experimental Test of the Establishment of Readiness of Future Officers-Psychologists to Serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatolii Yurkov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Work ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
National University ◽  
Military Institute ◽  
The Military

The main tasks of the experimental work were: checking the pedagogical conditions identified on the basis of theoretical analysis of the establishment of readiness of future military psychologists for professional activity in the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the process of professional training; determining the dynamics of the establishment of readiness of future officers-psychologists for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the basis of developed criteria and indicators; performing statistical verification and confirming the results of experimental work; analyzing the results obtained and drawing conclusions and recommendations based on the results of the conducted pedagogical research.The study was conducted on the basis of the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, the Military Academy (Odessa) and the Department of military training of the National Aviation University. Three/four-year cadets, attendees on the training of reserve officers, educators and officers were involved in the experimental work. The given analysis of the components of readiness of future officers-psychologists of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for military service, namely: knowledge of theoretical material, motivation, emotional stability, endurance and communicative component have the root-mean-square results at the end of the experiment the analysis shows an increase in indicators by 10% in experimental groups relative to the control with the same indicators at the beginning of the experiment 58.5%. The qualitative indicator in the control group increased by 13.5%, and in the experimental group by 23.5%.

scholarly journals CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND WELLNESS TECHNOLOGIES OF THE NDUU NAMED AFTER IVAN CHERNIAKHOVSKYI

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Petrachkov ◽  
Nadiia Vysochina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Training ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Training System ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
The North ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Research Institute

Physical training is one of the main subjects of military training and immediately influences the level of combat efficiency of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AF), military bodies and law enforcement authorities. Ministry of Defense of Ukraine performs a systematic work on the improvements of military education with the aim of drawing it near to the training system of military member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The issue of physical training is mainly considered from the point of view of maintenance of the healthy lifestyle, development of individual physical qualities and special abilities, use of reserve physical and psychic capacities of a person. The study of the process of physical improvement and organizational issues of the physical training is given full consideration in papers of military experts. The objective – to consider the preconditions for creation and analyze the prospects for the development of academic and research Institute of physical culture and wellness technologies of the NDUU named after Ivan Cherniakhovskyi. Methods: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, Internet data. Results. The analysis has shown the state and prospects of the development of staff, scientific and methodological, material and technical facilities in the Military Academy (Odessa) and the Institute. Conclusions. It is possible to sum up that the expansion of the Institute will provide an opportunity for performing a coherent multilevel training of specialists in physical training and sport from the instructor – associate to a military expert of strategic-tactical level for the AF of Ukraine and other structures.

scholarly journals Efficiency of military-applied sports to increase the level of cadets’ special physical fitness

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-114
Author(s):  
V. P. Yahodzinskyi ◽  
S. О. Yuriev ◽  
O. M. Kisilyuk ◽  
I. V. Hlibovuch ◽  
A. M. Nikitin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Military Academy ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Military ◽  
The Impact

Modern conditions of military-professional (combat) activity of servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine require a high level of development of their physical and volitional qualities, as well as military-applied motor skills. The most effective for ensuring the development and formation of these qualities and skills of servicemen are military-applied sports. Military pentathlon is a modern military-applied sport that is popular among cadets. The article examines the impact of military pentathlon on the dynamics of cadets’ special physical fitness. The study was conducted at the Military Academy (Odessa) in 2016–2021. The study involved cadets (ages 17–24) who attended a military pentathlon sports section (experimental group (EG), n = 30). The level and dynamics of special physical training of EG cadets were checked according to the exercises that are competitive in military pentathlon, during the annual military pentathlon competitions for the championship of Military Academy. The assessment was carried out according to the following tests: shooting with an AK-74, overcoming an obstacle course of 500 m, swimming 50 m with obstacles, throwing grenades, cross-country 8 km. It was found that at the end of training at the academy EG cadets significantly improved (p≤0,001) indicators: in shooting – by 36.8 points, in overcoming the obstacle course 500 m – by 59.2 s, in swimming 50 m with obstacles – by 5.4 is, in throwing grenades – for 38.9 points, in cross-country for 8 km – for 7 min 21.3 s. This indicates the positive impact of military pentathlon on the level of special physical training of cadets and the formation of their military-applied motor skills.

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