Development of a methodology for assessing the quality of professional training of future specialists in physical education and sports

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of the study is conditioned by the rapid development of the field of physical education and sports, and the growing requirements for the qualification of specialists.Purpose. The purpose of the study is to develop a methodology for assessing the quality of training of specialists, based on a review of the best world practices.Methodology. The following research methods were used: systematisation method, analysis, comparison, synthesis, deduction, classification, and questionnaires.Results. In the course of the study, current trends in the field of physical education and sports were revealed, modern approaches to training and trends in the fitness industry were considered, and the role of physical education and sports specialists was updated. The international experience of such leading countries in the field of education as the USA, France, and Japan considered in the paper helped to identify both strengths in the Ukrainian system of professional training of specialists, and to justify that in the system of training specialists in the field of physical education in Ukraine have problems and shortcomings, which consist in the lack of an integrated approach to professional training, limited use of innovative methods, and adaptation to individual needs of students. Based on the data obtained, a way to improve existing educational programmes was proposed to bring them in line with the best international practices. The developed scheme of key elements and ways of their implementation for training specialists in the field of physical education and sports in Ukraine became the basis for creating a methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of Ukrainian educational programmes in the field of physical education and sports according to six key stages.Conclusions. The research materials can be used for direct assessment of existing educational programmes in the field of physical education and sports and their further improvement.