Physical Training Classes with Means of "Fitness Boot Camp" for Senior Schoolchildren

The article focuses on the issues of physical training (PT) for senior schoolchildren in future, the cadets of Donetsk Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the feasibility of using the system of exercises «Fitness Boot Camp» to motivate senior schoolchildren to PT classes. It is noted that today, there is an extremely low general physical training of senior schoolchildren, future cadets. That is why, in order to involve senior schoolchildren into PT classes in modern life, it is necessary to choose such types of health and physical activity, to be effective not only for health, but also attractive from the emotional side. The program “Fitness Boot Camp” is built on the principles of American recruits training and includes a mix of sit-ups, push-ups, Burpee and other «sweets» of Army life. The main purpose of «Fitness Boot Camp» is to force a person to exceed their physical capabilities, to "jump above the head". The mentor in «Fitness Boot Camp» gives not commands, but orders, and often even in a raised voice. In a pilot program for schoolchildren «Fitness Boot Camp» in Donetsk Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine include: combat training; basics of topography; basics of tactics; handling of weapons; special physical training. During such training sessions, much attention is paid to physical exercises of strength and aerobic orientation, especially working and strengthening the muscles of the arms, legs and back. The program «Fitness Boot Camp» for future police officers can be considered as a rational way to improve the physical qualities of senior schoolchildren, the opportunity to join the training program of cadets and demonstrate the benefits of this profession.