THE INTERACTIVE ASPECT OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF A FITNESS TRAINER

Abstract

Purpose of the study. During the analysis of specialized literature in the field of recreational physical culture, it was found that a methodological system for the development and enhancement of students’ communicative abilities for conducting fitness classes has not been sufficiently developed. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to substantiate the application of interactive teaching technologies within the system of communicative professional training of fitness specialists.

Research methodology. In the course of the study, a set of research methods was applied, including theoretical research methods: comparative analysis of scientific publications, interdisciplinary analysis and synthesis, study and generalization of experience; empirical research methods: content analysis, methodological modeling; and data structuring method.

The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that, based on an analysis of specialized literature and the opinions of specialists in the field regarding the optimization of the didactic process in the training of fitness trainers, the composition and methodological allocation of interactive teaching technologies were determined for their application in the formation of professional communicative competencies among students specializing in fitness.

Conclusions. The use of interactive teaching methods creates conditions for self-development and self-realization of students, emotional unity between students is established, communication skills and competencies are formed, and motivation to learn a profession is significantly enhanced. The fundamental purpose of interactive educational techniques is to mobilize all participants in the educational process for collective activities.

The practical block in the professional training of a fitness trainer, which served as a methodological support for the development and practical implementation of the program for training professional communication skills of a fitness trainer through the application of interactive teaching technologies.