This work deals with an extremely important problem - the development of modern, rational, and effective systems of physical education that can be successfully introduced into the educational process of a higher school. The authors show that a healthy and physically fit youth is an extremely important component for modern Ukrainian society. This is due, among other things, to the military actions taking place on the territory of Ukraine. In such conditions, it is important for the population to be ready to repel the enemy, and proper physical training is an important component of such readiness.
 Furthermore, the work outlines the provisions that reflect the need to pay due attention to the physical development of students, particularly students of IT specialties, as in the long term, this will provide our country with healthy and able-bodied citizens who will be able to build the future of Ukraine. It is shown that in order to work productively and, if necessary, perform military duty, it is important to have an appropriate level of health and physical fitness.
 It was proposed to develop a system of physical education based on such a sport discipline as weightlifting. It has been proven that weightlifting has a positive effect on a person's health and physical qualities. At the same time, attention was paid to the problem of injuries in this sport, which must be taken into account when working with students. In the future, the author's team formulated a number of principles that serve as the foundation for the detailed development of a physical education system based on weightlifting, which can be successfully introduced into the educational process for students of IT specialties.