IDO MOVEMENT FOR CULTURE

Problem. How can an effective teaching process be conducted within a limited timeframe to teach students real, practical skills in individual self-defense? Five research questions were posed.
Method. A diagnostic survey with a survey technique (NS1 questionnaire) was conducted on a sample of 92 students of physical education and internal security, including full-time and part-time students. The numerical data were statistically analyzed using the chi-square test for independence of variables; Kramer’s Phi and V; and the coefficients: Kendall’s Tau-b and Tau-c. IBM SPSS 26.0 with the Exact Tests module was used.
Results. It was found that students’ attitudes toward self-defense and interest in the subject were independent of their field of study, physical fitness level, age, or gender. Students gave the course and the educational outcomes a very positive rating. No significant differences were found in students’ opinions depending on field of study or by full-time and part-time students. There were minor differences in the most frequently cited sources of students’ self-defense knowledge.
Conclusions. Students are satisfied with the „Elements of Self-Defense” course. The vast majority of them positively assessed the outcomes – improved fitness and skills – and a significant portion would like to see more hours taught in this course.