Conceptual Background of the School System Reform of Physical Education in Ukraine

Abstract

Despite modern requirements and the reform of the education system in Ukraine, the problem of health and the level of physical development of children of both school age and youth has not been solved yet and remains a burning issue. Studies conducted by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine show that 45 % of students suffer from various chronic diseases, 66 % have a violation of posture, 19 % of senior pupils have high blood pressure, etc. That is why, the purpose of this research is to reveal the conceptual background that determines the importance of physical education in the modern educational system. The article shows the necessity of strengthening the health-improving focus of school physical education lessons. The approximate educational program for physical education at school has been proposed. The necessity of introducing physical culture and recreation hours in a school day, the need to strengthen athletic classes, the introduction of the theoretical course of the principles of a healthy lifestyle, the issues of material support for physical education at school, promotion and management of physical education and other issues dealing with the implementation of a healthy lifestyle not only for students, but also for other population groups have been studied.

Keywords

• conception, background of the reform, the reform of school physical education system