Methodological Support for the Professional Development of Physical Culture Masters in the Process of Qualification Thesis Preparation Based on the Theory and Methodology of Physical Education

Abstract

Objective. The aim of the study is to provide a theoretical substantiation and experimental verification of the effectiveness of an integrated system of methodological support for the professional development of second-cycle (master’s level) higher education students in specialty A4.11 Secondary Education (Physical Culture). The relevance of the topic is determined by current transformations in the pedagogical space of Ukraine associated with the implementation of the “New Ukrainian School” concept, which implies a shift from a practice-oriented training model to the formation of a holistic teacher-researcher profile capable of independently designing and implementing innovative educational models.

Methods. The research methods include a complex of interrelated theoretical and empirical approaches, in particular comparative analysis of domestic and international pedagogical concepts, system analysis of scientific sources, pedagogical observation, expert assessment of the quality of students’ qualification projects, as well as mathematical statistical methods used for processing and interpreting empirical data from a sample of 36 participants (n=36).

Results. The results of the study confirm the effectiveness of the proposed four-component model of methodological support, which includes conceptual-theoretical, technological-digital, procedural-communicative, and result-evaluative blocks. A significant increase in the level of methodological readiness of students was established, from 36.1% to 72.2%, indicating a qualitative transition from reproductive learning to research-oriented activity. In this context, the qualification thesis is considered as an independent scientific and educational project aimed at developing the research autonomy of future specialists.

Conclusions. The conclusions demonstrate that systematically organized methodological support is a key condition for improving the quality of professional training of future specialists in the field of physical culture. The feasibility of implementing a “continuous support” concept covering all levels of higher education is substantiated, as well as the need to develop inter-university research platforms as digital educational ecosystems for forming a professional community of teacher-researchers capable of innovatively rethinking the role of physical culture in modern society.