The article is devoted to currently topical subject – readiness of students for taking the standards of All-Russian physical cultural sport complex Ready for Labour and Defence (RLD). RLD implementation in schools is of major importance, because early propaganda of healthy sporting lifestyle creates school children positive motivation. The results of survey of physical preparedness of senior school children aged 16-17, who have taken part in performing of stage V of RLD complex voluntary, are presented. Current level of development of basic physical characteristics of young people is revealed: In the group of girls, the focus is on the development of speed-strength qualities, strength endurance of the muscles of the shoulder girdle and the front surface of the trunk, as well as flexibility. In the group of young men, there is an emphasis on the development of speed abilities, strength endurance of the muscles of the anterior surface of the trunk, however, the strength of the muscles of the upper extremities in most subjects is not sufficiently developed. The results of the test "running at 2 km" for girls and boys correspond to a low level. In order to prepare students for achieving higher results in the setting of the RLD set standards, their physical training, the development and use of new means and methods of training and their introduction into the educational process must be improved; should take into account the integrated focus, which predetermines the use of a variety of physical exercises aimed at the development of basic and special physical qualities, taking into account age sensitive periods, innovative technologies, equipment and approaches in teaching high school students.