Objective of the Course — To provide future professionals with comprehensive and in-depth professional knowledge of the physical education system, its development, and the organization of physical education classes in preschool, general secondary, professional, and other educational institutions. Additionally, to equip them with professional knowledge, skills, and competencies in physical culture that are significant for their future careers, as well as the ability to utilize new pedagogical technologies.

Tasks of the Course — Students acquire skills in movement activities relevant to general secondary education, practical-professional training, and daily life through the sections of the Theory and Methodology of Physical Education course. Additionally, they learn to analyze sports competitions as a special form of sports activity and a key component of physical education.

What Knowledge and Skills Will Students Gain by the End of the Course?

• – In-depth knowledge of the principles, tools, methods, teaching stages, and forms of organizing physical education classes in preschool, general secondary, academic lyceum, professional, and higher education institutions through the Theory and Methodology of Physical Education course;
• – Understanding of the goals, tasks, tools, methods, and organization of physical education for preschool and school-age children, as well as in professional and other educational institutions;
• – Skills in the modern methods and current state of the Theory and Methodology of Physical Education;
• – Ability to use educational technologies, electronic posters, handouts, e-textbooks, manuals, virtual laboratories, internet resources, and local network data for monitoring academic and scientific knowledge in teaching the Theory and Methodology of Physical Education;
• – Proficiency in implementing the course through pedagogical methods such as independent learning, brainstorming, solving situational tasks, role-playing games, and writing essays.