Patriotic education of cadets of universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the process of mastering combat techniques of wrestling

Aim. To reveal the possibilities and necessary organizational and pedagogical conditions for the use of classes on mastering combat techniques of wrestling for the purpose of patriotic education of cadets of universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Methodology and methods: interdisciplinary analysis of scientific and methodological literature, comparative analysis of the studied problems. Results. The work carried out made it possible to identify the similarity of emotional and value orientations of a martial artist in the upbringing of a patriotic policeman; to establish criteria for diagnosing the process of forming patriotism during the development of combat techniques by students; to identify ways to improve the organizational and pedagogical conditions for the education of patriotism in the process of mastering combat techniques of wrestling, taking into account the specifics of the educational environment at the universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Theoretical and/or practical significance. The results of the study make it possible to supplement the ideas available in modern pedagogy regarding the organizational and pedagogical conditions for the education of patriotism among cadets of universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. A set of criteria has been defined that make it possible to diagnose the process of forming patriotism during the development of combat techniques by students of the universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Specific forms and methods of education of patriotism in the process of mastering combat techniques of struggle are proposed. The results of the work carried out can be used as a basis for improving appropriate pedagogical technologies and educational methods implemented in universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Conclusions. Patriotism is an important component of the professional identity of a police officer. Classes on mastering combat techniques of wrestling have significant potential for organizing educational work with students of universities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in this direction. The latter not only facilitate physical development and strengthening of volitional qualities, but also carry a positive spiritual and moral legacy of traditional martial arts.