Dynamics of cadets’ thought processes under the influence of physical training and sports

Abstract

Each type of activity, each profession has its own specifics, its own characteristics and, accordingly, special requirements for professionals. To perform the tasks of the chosen profession, a person must be ready both physically and psychologically. The article investigates the level and dynamics of the mental working capacity of cadets-future police officers under the influence of physical training and sports. The study was conducted at the National Academy of Internal Affairs in 2017-2020. The study involved cadets (male) of the 1st-4th years of study (18-22 years old, n=152). Two groups were formed: experimental group (EG) – cadets who during studying were engaged in the sambo wrestling section of the academy (n=32); control group (CG) – cadets who studied according to the current program of the academic discipline "Special physical training" and did not attend additionally the sports sections of the academy (n=120). The dynamics of the cadets‟ thought processes was studied using the following methods: Bourdon-Anfimov‟s test, the "Operation with numbers" method, the "Complex associations" method. Research methods: analysis and generalization of literature sources, pedagogical testing, pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. It was found that sambo wrestling classes are more effective, in comparison with the current program of physical training, contributes to the improvement of the thought processes among cadets-future police officers, which in general will contribute to the improvement of their future professional activity.