Challenges to national defence in contemporary geopolitical situation

The study examines the integration of patriotic education and physical preparedness within the Georgian educational system through a combined curricular, comparative, and empirical analysis. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and classroom observations, the research investigates the extent to which civic-patriotic values are systematically integrated into physical education practices. The findings reveal a significant discrepancy between declarative curricular objectives and their practical implementation. Although stakeholders widely recognize the importance of integrating civic responsibility, patriotism, and physical preparedness, instructional practices remain fragmented and insufficiently institutionalized. Comparative analysis with international models further demonstrates the limited presence of coherent implementation mechanisms within the Georgian context. The study concludes that strengthening national resilience requires clearer curricular frameworks, methodological support, teacher professional development, and stronger institutional coordination to achieve effective integration of civic-patriotic and physical education components.