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Теоретични основи на психофизическата подготовка на охранители
Theoretical foundations of psychophysical training of security guards

Author(s): Elena Stefanova Pesheva
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Special Branches of Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Security and defense, Individual Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Personality Psychology, Psychology of Self, Psychoanalysis, Philosophy of Education
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: psychophysical training; readiness; extreme situations; security guards

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the main theoretical aspects that define the psychophysical training of security guards as a key component for their effectiveness and professionalism. Psychophysical readiness forms the foundation for an individual's ability to perform various activities under conditions with varying degrees of extremity. Emphasis is placed on the integration of psychological and physical skills necessary to handle professional challenges. To build adequate situational psychophysical readiness that can guarantee effective actions in extreme situations, targeted preparation is required. This training can be organized both in group and individual forms and must be accessible to all security guards. A methodology is applied, including various methods and exercises for mental, physical, and psychophysical influence. One of the most effective and easily applicable methods is psychophysical relaxation. By creating mental models reflecting future situations, adequate psychophysical readiness for action in extreme conditions is formed. A key focus is placed on the method of ideomotor modeling training, based on the concept of the interconnection between the psyche and movements. This approach ensures the formation of the necessary readiness to successfully cope with future extreme situations.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 77-85
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English, Bulgarian
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