Preparation of Future Specialists in Physical Culture and Sports for the Use of Digital Health Technologies in Professional Activity

Abstract

The development of information technology has led to the emergence of specialized software in various fields of knowledge, including health and sports. Knowledge about them and the ability to use them become leading in the work of athletes and their coaches, so their mastery should take place within their professional training. The article describes a special course “Digital Health Technologies”, which is studied by future specialists in physical culture and sports: content, forms, methods, and teaching aids. The authors present the results of statistical analysis and confirm the effectiveness of the special course: students confirm the ability to use specialized software to develop health programs and rehabilitation programs for athletes. Analysis of alumni surveys confirmed the effectiveness of the course.