Introduction. The authors investigate the problem of professional training of a future physics teacher. The organization of scientific and research training of a future physics teacher requires taking into account the peculiarities of methodological work in the school physics classroom. Methodology. This study reflects the methodological and technological foundations of the scientific and research training of future physics teachers within the framework of the organization and functioning of the school physics room in an educational organization. The article presents the essential characteristics of the scientific and research training of future physics teachers (directions 44.04.01 Pedagogical education, program “Physics. Mathematics”) within the framework of the discipline “School physics room”. Results. A series of research tasks for students performed while working with the school physics classroom in the course of their research activities is described. The criteria for evaluating the physics classroom and the difficulties faced by student trainees are highlighted. Conclusions. The developed set of didactic materials and the proven organization of the course on the discipline “School Physics room” contribute to the formation of professional competencies of future physics teachers.