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Professional Physical Preparation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:9.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:02
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_289LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:3.00ECTS:4.50
Branch of Science:Law; Theory and History of RightsTarget Audience:Person and Property Defence
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Irina Dolgova
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)20Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes40
Total Contact Hours48
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours18
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Prior to this course it is necessary to study the course “General Physical Training”.
Objective:
The purpose of professional physical fitness is creation of a harmonious, many-sided and developed personality that is prepared for the work in the service. For this purpose, devices and methods are used that are adequate for the particular action of a police officer. Acquire and perfect special combat techniques and tactical use of special devices. Improve students’ special, physical fitness and professional physical training. According to the professional standard for the junior officer of the State Police: to develop students’ skills in identifying, detaining and prosecuting of offenders, to develop the ability to make tactical assessment of circumstances, to act in emergency and conflict situations and, if necessary, to apply self-defence techniques and devices efficiently and accurately. Tasks: 1. Develop the ability to act and make independent decisions; 2. Learn new, innovative special combat techniques; 3. Develop special physical qualities (strength, speed, agility, coordination of movements, etc.); 4. Develop the ability to detain offenders in various situations independently and in cooperation with colleagues; 5. Develop skills for the use of attack-repelling tactics.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Development of detention techniques (combined).Lectures4.00auditorium
2Practical use of special devices.Classes4.00auditorium
3Relocation of the detained person with the help of anatomical compliance technique.Classes4.00auditorium
4Cooperation and mutual assistance during attacks and detention.Classes4.00auditorium
5Detention tactics during the forced eviction from a vehicle. Detention tactics in residential spaces and public places.Classes5.00auditorium
6Detention tactics in residential spaces and public places.Classes3.00other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Development of detention techniques (combined).Lectures1.00auditorium
2Practical use of special devices.Classes1.00other
3Relocation of the detained person with the help of anatomical compliance technique.Classes2.00other
4Cooperation and mutual assistance during attacks and detention.Classes2.00other
5Detention tactics during the forced eviction from a vehicle. Detention tactics in residential spaces and public places.Classes2.00other
6Detention tactics in residential spaces and public places.Classes1.00other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Consultations, individual physical training.
Assessment Criteria:
Passed regular tests.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Professional fitness training course covers the structure of the special and use-of-force techniques (basic movements) applied during the performance of the service. Students develop the understanding of the relevant training methods which fall within the integrated training methodology. Thus the future specialists (police officers) are prepared for the second stage of studies (modular training, integrated learning) for the development of various basic qualifications, which is a process involving a number of study courses, oriented towards practical activity.
Skills:Able to use different practical skills necessary to perform various tasks of professional fitness training using simple means; to solve everyday situations. To assess the situation, to analyse the justification of the use of physical force, special devices and firearms. To demonstrate skills that allow find creative, innovative solutions to professional problems, improving their expertise
Competencies:Motivated for further education and career development; able to formulate and analyse practical problems in their activity. Able to take responsibility for the quality of the results of the professional activity.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Likums „Par policiju”;
2Latvijas Administratīvo pārkāpumu kodekss;
3Ministru kabineta 2011.gada 18.janvāra noteikumi Nr. 55 „Noteikumi par speciālo līdzekļu veidiem un kārtību, kādā tos lieto policijas darbinieki un robežsargi”;
4Ministru kabineta 2015.gada 19.maija noteikumi Nr.229 „Grozījumi Ministru kabineta 2011.gada 18.janvāra noteikumos Nr.55 „Noteikumi par speciālo līdzekļu veidiem un kārtību, kādā tos lieto policijas darbinieki un robežsargi””;
5Valsts policijas 2014.gada 16.septembra Iekšējie noteikumi Nr.36.„Valsts policijas ētikas kodekss”;
6Valsts policijas 2010.gada 22.februāra noteikumi Nr.5.”Dienesta pienākumu izpildes organizācija un kontrole sabiedriskās kārtības nodrošināšanas un satiksmes uzraudzības jomā”;
7Metodiskās rekomendācijas tuvcīņas taktikas apmācīšanai. Rīga; Valsts aģentūra “ IeM Sporta centrs” 2004.
Other Information Sources
1https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jauktā_cīņas_māksla
2www.samuraisports.lv/aikido.php