In the article the influence of speed and strength qualities on the physical fitness of students in the process of wrestling. It was found that wrestling is the most popular sport among student youth. It was found that the modern approach to physical training of freestyle wrestlers in physical education institutions of higher education is characterized by a direct relationship between the level of physical training of the athlete and the success of his personal sports experience. The limitations of this system are due to the empirical approach and the dominance of applied aspects in the development of the entire content of education and teaching methods. Based on the need to take into account the sports interests of students, a survey of students was conducted. It was revealed that game sports, freestyle and national wrestling, as well as folk and national physical exercises and games are the most popular among students. At the same time, the interest of young people in the customs and traditions of the development of the culture of their ethnic group, including national and folk sports. As a result of research the technique of the organization of educational employment for students on groups of specializations taking into account sports interests traditions is developed. It is based on work programs in the specializations "Freestyle wrestling with elements of national wrestling techniques" and "Volleyball with elements of mobile games". Athlete's motor activity involves the implementation of individual movements, as well as motor actions and complex motor activities.