On the issue of the transformation of the system of physical education of Russian citizens, taking into account the implementation of the provisions of the ready for work and defence complex

Relevance. According to numerous scientific studies, the level of physical fitness of Russians is insufficient. In this regard, it is necessary to ensure the transformation of the system of physical education of the population of Russia in order to increase its effectiveness. According to the authors of the article, the existing system of physical education should be changed taking into account the current model of physical training of citizens in the format of a modern RFWD complex. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the need to transform the modern system of physical education from the standpoint of fulfilling the provisions of the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports complex "Ready for work and Defense". Research methods: the main method of this study was the analysis of scientific literature data. The results of the study. The conducted research allows us to draw the following conclusions and recommendations: the formation of physical education programs should be carried out taking into account the available types of tests of the RFWD complex; physical culture programs of various categories of students should contain scales of assessment of physical fitness corresponding to the standards of the VFSK RFWD; the development of standards of general physical fitness of all Federal standards of sports training for those engaged in the initial training stage is recommended to be carried out taking into account the regulatory requirements of the VFSK RFWD; it is advisable to synchronize the scales of assessment of physical fitness of military personnel, law enforcement personnel with the standards of the RFWD complex; it is recommended to transform the principle of "voluntariness..." into another, partially equivalent to it, but bearing a slightly different semantic load, assuming not so much the voluntary participation in the preparation for the tests of the RFWD complex, as the expediency and importance of proper physical training for society and the individual; it is advisable to revise the existing gradation of the RFWD complex insignia to the following: bronze badge - 70 % of takers; silver sign - 50% of takers; gold sign - 30% of takers; it is reasonable to adjust the content of the RFWD complex in order to withdraw tests of choice that are consistently unclaimed by the population, include popular and effective control motor tasks in it, as well as testing knowledge on physical culture and sports topics.