Scientific and research work of future Physical Education teachers as an innovative part of educational process

The article reveals the purpose of the study that aims to define the essence of scientific research work of future Physical Education teachers (Hereinafter – PE teachers) as an innovative component of educational process. The objectives and tasks of scientific research work of future PE teachers have been briefly substantiated and they involve developing of research skills, developing of critical thinking, expansion of knowledge, preparing for a future professional practice, participating in the international scientific community. The examples of students scientific and research work such as carrying out laboratory work, writing of essays, participation in PE competitions, preparation of reports, performing tasks that contain elements of scientific research; exploration of theoretical, methodological and organizational principles of implementation of scientific research that consists of the educational components of the curriculum of the training program Secondary Education (Physical Education) for the first (bachelor degree) level of higher education; coursework and research papers preparation, publication of scientific articles; conducting independent scientific research on a given topic; usage of case-based and intellectual games learning, participation in scientific competitions and scientific and research games; participation in grants programs, scientific communities and clubs, research projects, scientific seminars, scientific conferences, round tables, etc are given. The article presents the results of student’s scientific club of Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education for the last three years; survey regarding the future PE teachers’proposal of the science development in a higher education institution.