ON THE METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING BIOCHEMISTRY: INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

Abstract

The article analyzes current research on improving teaching methods for the discipline «Biochemistry» for students majoring in Secondary Education (Physical Education), Physical Education, and Sports. It examines the problem of professional training for future specialists in physical education and sports, focusing on developing professional competencies and integrating the principles of sustainable development.

The purpose of this work is to highlight examples of integrating specific sustainable development issues into the course «Biochemistry», which is taught to future specialists in physical education and sports.

Methodology. The work was performed based on systemic, competency-based, and synergistic approaches. General logical methods of analysis, synthesis, systematization, and generalization of information were used.

The scientific novelty of the study lies in initiating consideration of sustainable development issues in the course «Biochemistry», which is taught to students majoring in Secondary Education (Physical Education) and Physical Education and Sports, issues that were not previously the subject of attention among Ukrainian researchers.

Conclusions. Analysis of current research on teaching biochemistry to future physical education and sports specialists in Ukrainian higher education institutions has revealed a lack of attention to the integration of sustainable development ideas into the educational process.

The study of the topic «Chemical composition of living organisms» in the course «Biochemistry» demonstrates broad opportunities for combining fundamental knowledge about chemical elements with global challenges of health preservation and biosphere sustainability and allows focusing on such key sustainable development goals: Goal 3 «Good Health and Well-being», Goal 6 «Clean Water and Sanitation», Goal 7 «Affordable and Clean Energy», Goal 12 «Responsible Consumption and Production», Goal 13 «Climate Action», Goal 14 «Life Below Water», Goal 15 «Life on Land».

The integration of sustainable development issues into the Biochemistry course contributes to the formation of a biocentric worldview among students, fostering a culture of responsible attitude towards their own bodies and the environment, which is consistent with global goals and ensures not only the formation of professional competencies, but also the development of an environmentally and socially responsible personality, ready to implement the principles of sustainable development in the field of physical еducation and sports.