Research prospects in the field of adaptive physical education in the context of military service

this article examines current research trends in adaptive physical education (hereinafter referred to as APE) as applied to military personnel with disabilities (hereinafter referred to as PwD) resulting from combat operations. The high relevance of the topic lies in the significant increase in the number of disabled service members who require rehabilitation and social integration. The study reviews scientific literature from 2022 to 2025, highlighting key areas: physical rehabilitation of the wounded, development of APE in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, psychophysical rehabilitation (including treatment of post-traumatic stress disorders through physical activity), remote technologies and innovative approaches in APE, as well as specialist training and organizational aspects of program implementation. The article identifies achievements (improved quality of life, enhanced psycho-emotional well-being, broader social connections among veterans, etc.) and highlights gaps (insufficient duration and scale of studies, lack of qualified personnel and methodologies, and weak integration of digital solutions). A summary table outlines the research areas along with their strengths and weaknesses. The conclusion presents practical recommendations for the further development of pedagogical and applied research in APE for military personnel with disabilities, including the need for comprehensive rehabilitation, training of qualified personnel, and expansion of evidence-based adaptive physical activity programs in the military context.

adaptive physical education, military personnel, disabilities, rehabilitation of the wounded, adaptive sports, post-traumatic stress disorder, social adaptation