Physical Culture and Sports as the Main Component of Improving Professionally Important Physical Qualities of Employees of the Department of Internal Affairs of Russia

This article examines the key aspects contributing to the improvement of professionally important physical qualities in the student contingent of students – employees of the Department of Internal Affairs in physical training classes through exercises from physical culture and sports. Professionally important physical qualities are those qualities that directly affect the successful performance of the tasks assigned to the police officer. Namely, such indicators as strength, endurance, flexibility, agility and speed.

As practice shows and the requirements imposed on the employees of the Department of Internal Affairs, physical training is undoubtedly important and stands apart. However, the existing methodology and some systems that are most often used by teachers are aimed at the formation of minimum physical indicators, which are a kind of entry threshold for training and mastering various techniques and movements. But this is not always enough, because in their professional activities, law enforcement officers have to face various situations that do not allow teachers to use classical methods to prepare students.

It is established that physical culture and sports are the basis of any methodology that is used in the physical training of students within the walls of educational organizations. Sport, among other things, has a strong influence on the psychological preparation of students. Due to the specifics of the contingent, physical training teachers prefer various game sports. These sports include team games such as football, basketball, volleyball, as well as individual games such as tennis, table tennis, badminton, etc. Game sports contribute to the improvement of the cardiovascular system, improve respiratory functions, increase energy levels and improve mood.

It is concluded that physical culture and sports are the most important elements of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Exercises and sports allow you to maintain physical fitness, strengthen the cardiovascular system and the body as a whole.