The purpose of the work: to reveal the peculiarities of the use of innovative approaches during physical education classes in the conditions of distance learning. Methodology: theoretical research methods were used, in particular, analysis and generalization of methodological, psychological-pedagogical and educational-methodical literature, which made it possible to study modern innovations that are used in physical education classes in institutions of higher education in the conditions. Scientific novelty: it has been proven that the use of innovative approaches in physical education classes during distance learning has a positive effect on the motor activity of students, and the methods used in physical education classes, which require the student to perform practical work directly (techniques of sports games, cyclic types of sports, etc.), motivate students to perform physical exercises and are effective in distance learning. Conclusions: thus, as a result of the analysis of literary sources and the practical experience of specialists in the field of physical culture and sports, it was found that the use of innovative approaches during online physical education classes have a positive effect on the motor activity of students and motivation for physical education. The scientific article presents the modern characteristics and experience of using innovative educational technologies in the physical education of students. The organizational and methodological features of the use of interactive learning methods for the formation of students' knowledge of the discipline "Physical Education" in higher education institutions are revealed. It was determined that during combined training, it is effective to use and implement modern forms of organizing motor activity outside classroom time, i.e., various sports master classes, physical culture and health quests, trainings, challenges, flash mobs, marathons, battle fests for students of various specialties taking into account the requirements of the future profession.