How covid 19 changed the educational process of future pe teachers-What we have done and what can we implement in future – experience from North Macedonia

COVID 19 changed our reality and affected all aspects of our life. Education was no exception. The process of education at all levels was interrupted and later significantly changed by transferring to distance learning and online teaching. At some points, universities were already involved in some segments of use of technology in their everyday work before the pandemic. Yet, some aspects, like practical teaching and students’ practice, were significantly changed. Such significant changes happened at Teaching faculties where future teachers for pre–school education and primary school are educated. A special challenge was the adaptation of Methodics of different subjects and specially Methodics of Physical education. This is mainly due to the importance of practical exercises in frames of PE as well as realization of teaching practices and methodical practice in schools that is obligatory for future teachers. This work gives an overview of the main approaches that were applied when it comes to online teaching of Methodics of PE. The presentation involves several examples of good practice, approaches that were applied and the manners how they were implemented in the program. Opinions of the students, as most relevant are also considered and presented. Their suggestions for future improvement of teaching practice after pandemic are also elaborated