The paradigm of special physical education in police education and training

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the scientific basis of Special Physical Education and the necessity of applying knowledge, abilities and skills which are developed in police. Special Physical Education (SPE) is studied on all levels of police education, training and improvement in the Republic of Serbia. According to the scientific nomenclature, it is a part of police sciences, actually the group of special police sciences. As a teaching discipline it belongs to the group of narrowly professional subjects, whereas at police colleges it is one of the main subjects. Education and training in SPE is based on science, scientific methods and police practice, and together with other scientific disciplines contributes to the development of personal integrity and professional capacity of each police officer, by involving specially designed educational training programs. Educational training programs and materials of SPE are designed in such a way that in relation to similar teaching subjects of they contribute to the development of personal integrity and capacity of police officers, and it’s a good recommendation for all colleges and police institutions both in Europe and the World.