Formation of students 'motivation for self-development and self-education.

Self-education in modern educational process acquires great importance both for society and for the individual. Aim of the research was to determine how to achieve certain goals for students through deliberate and focused motivation for self-development and self-education. Material and methods of the research. Achieving this goal was due to the use of a set of adequate research methods: in the processing of various sources of information was used analysis, synthesis, systematization; to obtain the necessary empirical data by Interview methods and as well as «Diagnostics of self-development level» by L. Berezhnov for identifying the ability to unlock and mobilise one’s own efforts under any circumstances, successful work performance with the aim of self-realisation of hidden capabilities. Investigated were 60 students of higher establishment. Results. It was revealed that 21.7 % students have a high level of desire for self-education and self-development. The average level was shown by 58.3 % students. They are quite realistic, which determines the desire for self-realization in the field of physical education and sports. Weak motivation for learning and self-education showed 20 % respondents. The program of self-education and self-development is presented, during the project activity of which future specialists in the field of physical education and sports learn: to plan their work, predicting its results in advance; use various sources of information; analyze and compare facts; make a decision. That is why the knowledge acquired through their own efforts will be an intrinsic motivation for successful action. Conclusion. Specialist training and professional activity require continuous education committed to lifelong learning in your chosen field, conscious guidance of the process of personal development.