BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience

Volume: 13 | Issue: 4

Psychomotor Training of the Military Sappers as a Means of Reducing Personal Fears and Anxiety

Oleh KHMILIAR - Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Full Professor, Head of the Department of Social Sciences, National Defense University of Ukraine named after Ivan Chernyakhovsky, Kyiv, Ukraine (UA), Rostyslav KHMILIAR - Cadet, National Academy of Land Forces named after hetman Petro Sagaidachny, Lviv, Ukraine (UA), Iryna KOVAL - Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine (UA), Oleksandr SAVCHUK - Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National University of Air Force, Kharkiv, Ukraine (UA), Alla DUSHKA - Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Leading researcher of the Department of psychological and pedagogical support of children with special needs, Mykola Yarmachenko Institute of Special Pedagogy and Psychology of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine (UA), Oksana BOLOTOVA - Post-graduate Student, Department Differential and Special Psychology, Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Odesa, Ukraine (UA), Ihor POPOVYCH - Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Full Professor, Department of Psychology, Kherson State University, Kherson, Ukraine (UA),

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal the features of psychomotor training of a sapper, the development of the necessary sensory-intuitive skills to regulate their actions and deeds while performing tasks in the minefield. Material and methods. Three series of psychological experiments were conducted. The importance of psychomotor training in the context of reducing the level of anxiety and personal fears of sappers was revealed. The research was integrated into the process of training in the discipline "Blasting". The study did not change the structure of the discipline, as it was only related to the content. The collected and analyzed data were used for the quantitative method. Results. It was determined that the most talented servicemen, with well-developed coordination of movements, mental stability, ability to regulate personal fears, make quick decisions, work alone for a long time, stay calm in tense situations, should be involved in the sappers' activities. Conclusions. Our psychological training "Minefield" promotes the development of professionally necessary qualities among military sappers, provides the development of psychomotor and sensory-intuitive skills to regulate movements and actions during combat missions. Improves constructive attitudes in the unit of sappers, friendliness, reflexive listening, kindness, leadership and patience.

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