Formation of Learning-Cognitive Activity of Students of Physical Training Universities at the Classes of the Course “Gymnastics and Methods of Its Teaching”

У статті розкрито особливості формування навчально-пізнавальної діяльності студентів фізкультурних ЗВО на заняттях з курсу «Гімнастика та методика її викладання». На основі аналізу літературних джерел та практичної роботи викладачів нами виділені методи навчання та організації навчального процесу для формування навчально-пізнавальної діяльності студентів на практичних заняттях з гімнастики. Особлива увага приділяється інтерактивним методам, засобам навчання та дидактичним матеріалам для самостійної творчої роботи.The main problem in solving the tasks of improving the effectiveness of learning and the quality of training of future specialists is the problem of formation of learning-cognitive activity of students with the emphasis on development of cognitive activity, interest, independence. The article reveals the peculiarities of formation of learning-cognitive activity of students at practical classes in gymnastics. The aim of the research is to investigate the peculiarities of formation of learningcognitive activity of students of physical education universities at the classes of the course “Gymnastics and Methods of its Teaching”. In order to achieve the above mentioned goal the following methods of research have been used: theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature on the subject of research, analysis of practical work of teachers. Based on the analysis of literary sources and practical work of teachers, we have identified methods of teaching and organization of the educational process for the formation of learning-cognitive activity of students in practical exercises in gymnastics. Particular attention is paid to interactive methods, teaching aids and didactic materials for independent creative work. Thus, the quality of training of future specialists lies in interaction with the level of students’ learning-cognitive activity formation, which acts as a process and result of mastering knowledge and skills necessary for professional activity. The problem encourages teachers to organize training process at gymnastics classes in such a way that, first of all, they achieve positive motivation to study the subject, to form students’ ability to acquire knowledge independently. Further research involves development and experimental substantiation of the methodology of formation of learning-cognitive activity in students at practical classes in gymnastics