Physical Education Specialists Research Articles

Peculiarities of the work program for the educational discipline «Аthletics with teaching methods»

The rapid development of modern society creates a situation in which students of higher education feel that they are lagging behind the demands of the times, therefore the problem of training future specialists in physical education and sports is gaining great importance in our time and requires in-depth research. The modern system of training has a number of significant shortcomings, but today's realities already determine the need to implement one of the priority tasks of higher education - training personnel for professional activities. Therefore, a necessary condition for the training of a modern specialist who is able to adapt to changing professional conditions and changes in the national and global labor market is an integrative, competent approach to education.
 The purpose of the article is to determine the content of the work program for the educational discipline «Athletics with training methods» for applicants of the specialty 014.11 «Secondary education (Physical culture)» of the "bachelor" educational level.
 The educational discipline «Athletics with teaching methods» is designed for applicants studying in the 3rd year of the specialty 014.11 «Secondary Education (Physical Culture)» of full-time and part-time forms of education. The program of the academic discipline contains the amount of knowledge that bachelors must master in accordance with the requirements of the educational and qualification characteristics, the algorithm for studying the educational material, and also provides for the necessary methodological support, components and technology for evaluating the educational achievements of students. Lecture classes contain information presented in the content module of the study of the discipline. Practical classes are aimed at consolidating the theoretical material taught during lectures.
 Conclusion. The working program of an educational discipline is a regulatory document of the university that defines the place of an educational discipline in the system of professional training of a specialist, the purpose and task of its study, the role and significance of the discipline to ensure that students of higher education master the system of necessary knowledge and skills.

High school students’ confidence on teaching styles of physical education specialist and nonspecialist preferred by

MAPEH is one of the most difficult topics for a secondary school teacher to teach. In addition to having the four elements listed—Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health—it actually concentrates on the child's whole growth. In addition to identifying potential athletes, dancers, actors, actresses, physicians, and nurses, educators also need to identify potential singers and musicians. The descriptive quantitative design was used in this investigation. Its primary goal is to ascertain the pedagogical approaches of both non-specialist and specialized physical education instructors. The PE Teachers Specialists and Non-Specialist Teaching Styles Survey were used in this study. Although the basic purpose of tabulating the degree of preferences has been accomplished, students have diverse preferences. As the learning is based from them, the understanding and comprehending to the new lessons are much easier. Groups of students from senior high and junior high show different responses as to which what they want for the classroom setups. Types of sections regardless of the teaching styles, found widely varying preferences as these sectioning follow system from the administration. Nevertheless, above the different preference present beforehand, this study ensures new knowledge and ideas for the improvement of teaching styles available for Physical Education.

Directions of modernization of professional training of future specialists in physical culture and sports in conditions of martial law

The professional training of future specialists in physical education and sports in institutions of higher education (hereinafter referred to as higher education institutions) in the conditions of martial law is an urgent problem today. Despite the large number of works devoted to the study of various aspects of the training of future specialists, it is worth stating that the study of the professional training of future specialists in physical culture and sports in the conditions of martial law requires special attention of scientists and practitioners.
 The purpose of the work: revealing the peculiarities of the professional training of future specialists in physical culture and sports in the conditions of martial law, highlighting the main directions of modernization of this process.
 Research has proven that modern requirements for physical culture and sports specialists are significantly different from those that existed a few years ago. Curricula as well as work programs for educational disciplines need to be updated in the aspect of increased attention to modern health systems, various innovative forms of physical activity, in particular, national-patriotic sports and folk games among schoolchildren and students.
 The article reveals the conceptual apparatus of the researched topic, the structure and content of the professional training of future specialists in physical culture and sports, identifies and characterizes the directions of its modernization. It has been established that the process of training future specialists in physical culture and sports under martial law needs not only renewal, but also modernization. The areas of modernization of the professional training of future teachers of physical education are highlighted and characterized: conducting effective career orientation work; update of educational and methodical literature on educational disciplines for higher education applicants in specialty 017 Physical culture and sport; introduction of innovative forms and methods of education into the educational process.

Motivation of cadet’s higher military educational institutions regarding their improvement physical preparation

In the conditions of the legal regime of martial law in Ukraine, the issue of improving the physical fitness of future officers of the Security Service of Ukraine is gaining particular relevance. For cadets during the entire period of study at higher military educational institutions of the Security Service of Ukraine, the disciplines "Special physical training" and "Physical training" are an integral part of their professional training, the purpose of which is to ensure the training of specialists of the Security Service of Ukraine with a high level of physical fitness , able to withstand physical, mental, neuropsychological loads, effectively solve official tasks without reducing the efficiency of professional activity. Therefore, based on the specifics of the war on the territory of Ukraine, there is a need to improve the system of physical training of cadets of higher military educational institutions of the Security Service of Ukraine. In connection with this, it is important to form knowledge and practical skills in cadets, to lead a healthy lifestyle, to optimize movement regime and physical training, which should contribute to maintaining high combat capability of future officers of the Security Service of Ukraine. The analysis of literary sources devoted to this problem shows that a special place in the psychological provision of physical training is occupied by motivation, which prompts a person to engage in physical culture and sports. In order to determine the motivation of cadets of higher military educational institutions for physical training classes, an anonymous questionnaire survey was used. Using the questionnaire developed by him, a sociological survey of cadets was conducted. Based on the questionnaire data of the first and fifth year cadets, the ways and directions of increasing their physical fitness have been determined, which will be useful for specialists in special physical training, physical training and physical education.

Beneficial Aspects of Information and Communication Technologies in the Training Process of Physical Education and Sport Specialists

This article addresses the issue of both the need for information and communication technologies (ICT) in the process of training specialists in the field of physical education and sport, as well as their beneficial aspects within the given process. The analysis of bibliographic sources on the issue addressed allows us to ascertain the role of information and communication technologies from the point of view of the professional training of the profile specialist. The use of technologies in the instructive-educational process contributes to the development for students of the skills required by modern society, focusing the educational process on the student, who in turn becomes the subject of the educational process. Information and communication technologies provide instant access to information, which is why its presence in the teaching process is so important. The implementation of technologies also creates differentiated instructional pathways to meet the unique needs of students as individual learners. The personnel involved in the didactic process must possess, in addition to the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the discipline studied, also skills in the use of information technologies. At the current stage, the use of information and communication technologies by teachers and students has become a priority. Focusing on information and communication technologies in the teaching-learning-evaluation process becomes a pressing necessity in the conditions of the contemporary information society. Keywords: Benefit, computer, digital competence, physical education, professional training, sport, student, information and communication technologies.

중・고등학교 특수학급의 특수체육 운영실태

This study was conducted to understand the current status of special physical education in special classes in middle and high schools. To achieve the purpose of the study, a survey was conducted on 300 special education teachers working in middle and high schools using convenience sampling among non-probability sampling methods, and the survey responses from 148 people collected through this survey were analyzed. As a result of the study, it was found that 40.5% were practicing special physical education, while 59.5% were not practicing it. In implementing special physical education, the educational purpose was found to be students' acquisition of attitudes such as mutual cooperation, interpersonal skills, and rule compliance, and the most educational activities were found to be related to improving basic physical strength. The main places where special physical education was conducted were special class classrooms or gymnasiums, and the most frequent class times were once a week. The biggest reason for implementing special physical education was the expectation that students would be able to develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally through physical education activities. Based on these research results, specific implications were drawn and discussed

DEVELOPMENT OF NON-PROFESSIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AMONG STUDENTS: LITERATURE REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT

In the case of specialties called "civilian", the focus is not on the nature and specificity of official operations using physical qualities, as is the case in the practice of professional physical training, but other approaches. The purpose of the research is to actualize the need and reveal the essence of such an aspect of physical education as non-professional physical education of students. The methods of theoretical research, study and generalization of data from literary sources, abstraction, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction are used. An innovative approach to strengthening the educational component of the educational discipline "Physical Culture" in institutions of general secondary education and "Physical Education" in institutions of higher education has been transformed into research and practice in a number of countries. Non-professional physical education is a high level of physical education. The main sign of education is the inclusion of a person in physical activity. In institutions of higher education, this is a pedagogical process that should "close" the long-term withdrawal of youth with physical education. The results of the formation of the theoretical thinking of the projective type necessary for an educated person are foreseen. In the course of such conscious physical education, which is not the same as physical literacy, the values and goals of using physical education in various situations, which are constantly changing, are formed. These are also abilities necessary for creating an image of "myself in the future", designing and implementing systems of own physical education classes. Non-professional physical education of students of civil specialties should contribute to the formation of a person capable of using physical education. Non-professional physical education is singled out as an independent direction, which is determined by the characteristics of the personality of adults: the complexity of organizing reflection, communication, understanding, self-determination of a person and goal setting. The results of the research can be useful and applied in practice by specialists in physical culture and education.

IMPACT OF SPECIALIZED AND UNSPECIALIZED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS ON THE SPEED AND ENDURANCE OF 7-9-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS

Reduced motor activity and impaired physical fitness are among the great problems of modern society. Many authors point out that one solution to this problem is creating a lasting interest in motor activity before the age of 10-11 when the child has a natural need for movement. At the same time, in Bulgaria and many other countries, physical education in preschool and primary school age is taken over by teachers who are not specialists in physical education and sports. This study aimed to track changes in acquiring motor abilities such as speed and endurance for pupils in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, aged 7 to 9 years, with whom specialists with different specializations have worked. The research was carried out with 11 pupils at a primary school. Running 30 m and Shuttle Running 4 x 50 m tests were used. The testing and mathematical-statistical methods (variation analysis and comparative analysis with t-criterion of Student) were used in the study. The analysis showed a significant difference in students’ results between physical education and non-specialist teacher training. Undoubtedly, training by a non-specialist teacher leads to a decrease in the values of the considered indicators in the pupils’ physical fitness.

Early childhood educators' beliefs on increasing fundamental motor skills by playing games in a physical education context: The contradictory belief

The development of fundamental motor skills (FMS) is crucial and should begin in early childhood. As of now, several early childhood educators in Indonesia, particularly in West Java, think that incorporating playground games into the classroom curriculum is the best course of action for raising children’s FMS. This study aimed to present statistics on FMS findings for early childhood who have incorporated physical activity into the curriculum and to demonstrate that these results are still in conflict with teachers’ beliefs. Ex post facto research was applied to one of the early childhood education pilot programs in West Java, Indonesia, including a total of 30 kids. This school’s long-standing intervention involves giving children 30 minutes of structured playtime and 30 minutes of unstructured playtime at the start of each learning period. The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) was used to measure FMS. The study’s findings showed that both boys’ and girls’ FMS in both locomotor and manipulating components of the movement were very lacking and inversely proportional to teachers’ belief who believe that this activity will improve children’s motor skills. It is recommended that physical education specialists accompany both structured and unstructured play programs conducted on school playgrounds so that the early childhood education curriculum's programs are properly validated to raise children's FMS following Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP).

Kroppsøvingslæreres credo - deres refleksjoner i lys av van Manens begrep om pedagogisk takt

The article examines what teachers, who are students in further education, teacher specialists in physical education, write in their pedagogic creed reflections related to what they are passionate about, and believe in, in their professional practice. The study is part of a larger follow-up research at a University in Norway, and the material used in this article are texts written in connection with a work requirement added to the start of studies in autumn 2019. The texts, from 12 informants, have been interpreted in the light of van Manen's concept pedagogical tact. Key findings are that the physical education teachers are particularly concerned with their students, and the importance of seeing the individual student, as well as being a role model for them. We have also seen that the creed texts often contain a political ideological language, and a less personal, authentic language, and that many of the pedagogic creeds express their own interests and traditional discourses in the subject.

Study on the Choice of the Optional Subject "Chess Education" in the School Year 2021-2022

  Abstract The purpose of the study was to identify the share of educational units in Romania, urban and rural, in which the optional subject "Chess Education" was implemented in the 2021-2022 school year, with the involvement of their management, taking into account the provisions of the Order 3249/31.03.2014. The research was carried out in the 2022-2023 school year and was carried out in collaboration with school inspectors for the discipline of physical education and sport in 40 counties of the country. In carrying it out, I used the questionnaire survey to collect information and the statistical-mathematical calculations for quantitative analysis. The research’s results show that only 31 educational institutions in Romania implemented this optional discipline, although chess has major impact on students’ personal development. Of these, 23 educational units (74.2%) are located in rural areas and only 8 educational units (25.8%) are in urban areas. It was observed that in only 18 counties (42.86% of the number of counties) there were pre-university education institutions where classes studied this optional discipline. It was found that 28 classes of middle school, 21 classes of primary and 4 classes of high school studied this optional subject. We believe that the small number of educational units in which the optional discipline "Education through chess" was implemented is determined by the lack of skills of specialists in physical education and sports regarding the teaching of chess, the discipline Theory and practice of chess being introduced in the curriculum of university education from 2019.

Impact of Nutrition in Fitness Development and Performance Enhancement for Athletes

Proper nutrition plays a major role in the fitness and performance of all sports persons, especially in athletes several factors contribute to their key success. Good dietary planning is the major component. Athletes achieve peak performance by eating a balanced diet including a variety of foods that contain carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, vitamins, and water. The athlete's need for optimal nutrition depends on several factors, including the sport, the time available, the goals to be met, as well as physical, psychological, practical, and environmental considerations. Based on each person's unique fitness and dietary planning, daily dietary guidance, and particular guidance before, during, and after training, the diet will vary from person to person. Athletes are required to adhere to the diet recommended by licensed physical education specialists, dieticians, or nutritionists based on their level of physical fitness. A combination of dietary strategies should be used by athletes to improve their overall fitness and performance. For example, eating carbohydrates can provide 40 to 50 percent of the energy needed during exercise while also maintaining high levels of carbohydrate oxidation, preventing hypoglycemia, and having a positive impact on the central nervous system. The requirement for energy is also significantly influenced by fat. Fat can provide 60–70% of the energy needed for ultra-endurance competitions lasting 6–10 hours. Depending on the type and frequency of exercise, an athlete's need for protein may rise. The current RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram per day, and it is now widely understood that eating protein throughout the day after exercise has many advantages. Athletes must strive to stay adequately hydrated and limit fluid loss during activity to no more than 2% of their body weight. Athletes should consume 5 to 7 mL per kilogram of body mass around four hours before an event to prevent dehydration. Supplementing with vitamins and minerals can significantly improve performance

EVOLVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SAMBO IN THE VOLUNTARY SPORTS SOCIETY “UROZHAI” OF THE CHUVASH ASSR (1970s)

According to archival sources, in the 1960s, following integration at the All-Russian level of the VSC “Kolkhoznik” and the VSC “Urozhai” in the Chuvash ASSR, these sports societies were also reorganized. At this, it should be noted that among the most popular and highly-demanded sports among the rural youth were various types of wrestling, among which a special place was occupied by sambo wrestling, which embodied all the best of the national types of wrestling of the peoples of the USSR. Taking into account the tasks to be solved facing the newly created VSC, sambo optimally approached their implementation due to its pronounced applied nature. However, as evidenced by the retrospective analysis of archival data, issues about the evolvement and development of domestic wresting among workers of the republican agrarian sector remain unexplored in the regional historiography, which determines the relevance of the research undertaken.
 
 The purpose of the study is to identify the stages of evolvement and development of sambo in the republican VSC “Urozhai”.
 
 Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the historical aspects in sambo evolvement and development in the sports society of agricultural workers was carried out on the basis of data from republican archives, information from regional periodicals, as well as publications of scientific and methodological literature. The main research methods were analysis and generalization of data from archival sources, publications in periodicals, information from scientific and methodological literature and Internet sources. For the first time, some historical aspects of sambo evolvement and development stages in the republican VSC “Urozhai” are investigated, and their boundaries are theoretically outlined.
 
 Study results. A brief historical overview covering evolvement and development of sambo in the VSC “Urozhai” of the Chuvash ASSR during the 1970s is presented. Some statistical data are given that give an idea of the dynamics of sambo development in the VSC “Urozhai”. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that the results obtained eliminate gaps in the regional history of sports and can be used for preparing various textbooks of a sports and historical nature and in training specialists in physical education in regional vocational education institutions of various levels. The prospects of the research are that the results obtained can be used in generalization and systematization of information on evolvement and development of sports cultivated in the Chuvash Republic.
 
 Conclusions. On the basis of a retrospective analysis of research materials and statistical data on the dynamics showing the increase in the number of trainees in sambo sections in the republican VSC “Urozhai”, the stages of its evolvement and development are theoretically substantiated and differentiated.

SAMBO WRESTLERS OF CHUVASHIA IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS ARENA (1970s–1980s)

The domestic system of unarmed self-defense is considered as a specific socio-cultural phenomenon and it is noted that cultivation of sambo at the international level is essential. According to the results of earlier studies, the period of the 1970s–1980s saw a stage of rapid development of sambo in the Chuvash ASSR, as well as recognition of sambo as a world cultural phenomenon, which was the cumulative result of the activities carried out by sports functionaries and sambo wrestlers from various regions of the USSR.
 
 The purpose of the study is to analyze the results of the performance of sambo wrestlers of the Chuvash ASSR on the international sports arena in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the contribution of Chuvash sambo wrestlers to the recognition of sambo as a world cultural phenomenon.
 
 Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the results of the Chuvash athletes’ performance in the international sports arena in the 1970s and 1980s was carried out on the basis of generalizing the data from republican archives, information from regional periodicals and a number of Internet resources. The main research methods were analysis and generalization of data from archival sources, publications in periodicals and Internet sources. For the first time, an attempt was made to assess the contribution of Chuvash sambo wrestlers to the recognition of sambo as a world cultural phenomenon.
 
 Study results. A brief historical overview of the results of the Chuvash sambo wrestlers’ performance on the international sports arena in the 1970s and 1980s is presented. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that the results obtained eliminate gaps in the regional history of sports and can be used for preparing various textbooks of a sports and historical nature and in training specialists in physical education in regional vocational education institutions of various levels as well as in advanced training courses for sambo trainers-teachers of supplementary educational institutions. The obtained results can be used in the generalization and systematization of information in the formation and development of sports cultivated in the Chuvash Republic.
 
 Conclusions. Based on a retrospective analysis of statistical data on the results of Chuvash sambo wrestlers’ performance in the international sports arena, a number of particular conclusions are formulated. The period in the 1970s–1980s is characterized as a stage of rapid sambo development in the Chuvash ASSR, which is associated with the participation of Chuvash sambo wrestlers in international competitions and achievement by some of them the standards of the USSR Master of Sport of International Class. Chuvash sambo wrestlers made a certain contribution to the team-wide success of the USSR national sambo team, which resulted in the recognition of sambo as a global sociocultural phenomenon.

Survey and Research on the Development State of Sports Education in Special Schools in the Context of the "14th Five-Year Plan"-A Case Study of Nanchong City, a Core City in Northeast Sichuan

Since the beginning of reform and opening-up, the development of sports cause of the disabled in China has markedly improved, especially the development of competitive sports of the disabled has been remarkable, by contrast, the reform and development of sports education in special schools in China are lack of focus. Sports education is not only an important content of education for students in special schools, but also an important means, and it plays an important role in promoting the physical and mental development of students in special education schools. This paper adopts the literature method, questionnaire method, logical analysis method and mathematical statistics method, takes the teachers of special schools in the three major urban areas of Nanchong City as the objects, understands the current development situation of special physical education in Nanchong City, solves the problems encountered by special schools in the development of physical education, and puts forward relevant constructive opinions and countermeasures for the problems.

The importance of the social and cultural component in training specialists in physical education and sports

The importance of the social and cultural component in training specialists in physical education and sports

Climbing as an innovative approach to the training of future specialists in physical culture and sports

The state of professional readiness for activity when using rock climbing in extracurricular time was determined based on the analysis of scientific and methodological literature and questionnaires of future specialists in physical culture and sports. Important aspects for specialists in physical culture and sports are a high level of professional training, the ability to combine theoretical and practical aspects, constant replenishment of knowledge and improvement of skills and abilities using the latest technologies and other approaches Rock climbing is a strategic sport that involves active awareness of body position and strategic placement of arms and legs to move from one foothold to another. Such body awareness training develops fine motor skills and eye- motor coordination. Also, on the basis of the questionnaire, the students' motivation for climbing was determined. The goal is to justify the need to use rock climbing for extracurricular work in the professional training of future specialists in physical education and sports. Methods: analysis of scientific and methodological sources and Internet resources, study of advanced and generalization of personal pedagogical experience, questionnaires. Research results. Surveys of students revealed that the majority of respondents, 81%, consider it necessary to study a sport such as rock climbing for better professional training. Only 27% can use the elements of this sport. Due to the fact that rock climbing has a positive effect on the appearance and promotes the development of physical abilities, 64% of high school students would enjoy climbing. The data obtained in this way indicate that the chosen topic is relevant and timely.

Peculiarities of Professional Training of Future Physical Education Specialists for Massage

The article analyses the professional training of future physical education specialists to perform massage. In this context, it has been found that massage is an effective therapeutic and preventive and general health-improving procedure that requires the search for new content, forms and methods of training future specialists for its professional effective implementation in practice. The essence of the massage procedure and the requirements for its implementation by future physical education specialists are clarified. It has been found that the indicators of the quality of training of a massage specialist in the conditions of a higher education institution for its implementation are: professional knowledge, ability to communicate, interact with a person, clarity in the distribution of work, individual training, clothing and posture of a massage therapist, etc. It is emphasized that the special responsibility of the massage therapist lies in his/her work with children and the ability to take into account the psycho-physiological state of the person, his/her emotions, mood, etc. The structure and content of the educational components "Fundamentals of Massage" and "Classical Massage" are described. It is concluded that these educational disciplines are effective means of acquiring professional competences of future physical education specialists. In order to improve the preparation of higher education students for massage, it is necessary to introduce new regulatory components into educational and educational-professional programs and expand their list in selective ones.

O.4.6-7 The role of external providers for Physical Education and extracurricular physical activity in Irish primary schools

Abstract Purpose In Irish primary schools, Physical Education (PE) is taught by generalist teachers. While PE is critical in developing essential skills for lifelong physical activity (PA) participation, studies show teacher confidence and competence to teach PE is low due to negative personal experiences and insufficient training. Many schools utilise external providers to supplement PE provision and provide extracurricular PA. However, this provision is largely unregulated, without clear distinction between the two. This study aims to examine the role of external providers for PE and PA in Irish primary schools. Methods An online survey for principals and teachers was developed and validated using a modified Delphi technique. It included 57 questions examining current practices for PE provision schools. A link to the survey was emailed to all Irish primary schools and shared on social media. SPSS version 27 was used for data analysis. Results Of the 513 respondents, 81.7% were female, 17.9% male and 0.4% didn’t say. A majority (82%) regularly use external providers for extracurricular PA, which takes place mostly during the school day (89%). Although intended as activity not related to PE provision, it is used by teachers as the only PE provided either sometimes (45.5%) or all of the time (21.6%). External providers teach specific strands of the PE curriculum in 52.9% of schools, with Games being the strand most provided. While this provision is taking place, most teachers stay with their class and assist (61.9%). Conclusion Results show external providers are extensively used in Irish primary schools to supplement PE provision rather than solely providing extracurricular PA. Games being the most commonly delivered strand by external providers is reflective of the number of sports coaches providing this service to schools. Teachers using extracurricular PA as their PE can be problematic as external providers often lack suitable qualifications and provision may not align with PE curriculum guidelines. Support is needed for schools to provide good quality PE and approaches such as regulating the use of external providers or engaging specialist PE teachers to support delivery should be examined in order to improve PE in Irish primary schools.

Education for Sustainable Development: Understanding by Physical Education and Sports Specialists

Study purpose. The purpose of the study was to investigate the need for physical education and sports specialists to acquire competencies for the organization of educational activities for sustainable development and their understanding of the involvement of the field of physical education and sports in the implementation of sustainable development goals. Materials and methods. The study involved 106 specialists in physical education and sports from various regions of Ukraine (73 women and 33 men). The participants comprised representatives of general secondary education institutions (schools, lycées, gymnasiums) – 70.7% of the respondents (75 persons), representatives of higher education institutions (universities and academies) – 11.3% of the respondents (12 persons), representatives of sports institutions (youth sports schools and sports complexes) – 10.4% of the respondents (11 persons), representatives of vocational education institutions (schools, colleges) and out-of-school youth work centers – 7.5% of the respondents (8 persons). The respondents’ work experience in the field of physical education and sports ranged from 1 to 45 years. The study used the methods of surveying, analysis and synthesis of information, and mathematical information processing. Results. The survey revealed that most of the respondents are not sufficiently familiar with the issues of sustainable development. 51.89 % of the respondents indicate partial awareness of the concept and sustainable development goals, 5.66 % claim that they are not familiar with such information at all. The majority of the physical culture and sports specialists who participated in the experiment do not understand the essence and depth of Sustainable Development Goals and only link physical education and sports to such Sustainable Development Goals as good health and well-being (Goal 3), quality education (Goal 4), and gender equality (Goal 5). Conclusions. It was found that only 3.8% of the respondents can find a correlation between the field of physical education and sports and the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. 62.26% of the respondents indicate that they need to expand their knowledge and skills on sustainable development, 46.23% of the respondents want to deepen the knowledge and skills in the methodology of implementing education for sustainable development. Most of the surveyed physical education and sports specialists need advanced training to acquire the competencies necessary for the implementation of educational activities for sustainable development.