В статті висвітлено наукове обґрунтування основних теоретичних засад та практичних напрямів діяльності відносно формування системи екологічної освіти у сфері фізичної культури і спорту для здобувачів ступеня магістра. Представлено результати теоретичного аналізу системи професійних знань, умінь та навичок здобувачів ступеня магістра за професійним спрямуванням "Екологія спорту" та розкрито результати практичних досліджень, спрямованих на вивчення головних вимог та основних компетентностей майбутніх фахівців з екологічного забезпечення сфери фізичної культури і спорту.
В статье отражено научное обоснование основных теоретических основ и практических направлений деятельности относительно формирования системы экологического образования в сфере физической культуры и спорта для соискателей степени магистра. Представлены результаты теоретического анализа системы профессиональных знаний, умений и навыков соискателей степени магистра профессионального направления "Экология спорта" и раскрыты результаты практических исследований, направленных на изучение основных требований и основных компетенций будущих специалистов экологического обеспечения сферы физической культуры и спорта.
In the article are presented the scientific substantiation of the basic theoretical principles and practical directions of activity concerning formation of the ecological education system in the field of physical culture and sport for the applicants of the master's degree. Presented the results of theoretical analysis for the system of professional knowledge, skills and abilities of master’s candidates for the professional direction "Ecology of Sport" and revealed the results of practical research aimed at studying the main requirements and basic competences of future specialists in the field of environmental protection for the physical culture and sports sphere. The aim of research was to provide scientific and practical substantiation of the environmental education principles for the master's degree students in the field of physical culture and sports. Objectives of the study: to study themodern areas of training specialists in the field of environmental protection; to define the basic theoretical and methodological principles of the preparation of future masters candidates for the professional direction "Ecology of Sport"; to analyze the modern requirements of employers for future graduates of the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine for the professional direction of "Ecology of Sport" and the development of a qualitative sectored framework for the qualification of environmental activities in the field of physical culture and sports. Methods: analysis and generalization of data of special scientific and methodical literature, monitoring of information resources of the Internet, content analysis of theoretical and methodological works (monographs, teaching aids, methodical materials), system approach, sociological methods (Internet inquiries, questionnaires); math statistic methods.
An effective component of the process of achieving competitive advantages will be effective management activities, the integration of environmental protection measures and a balanced system of nature management in the field of physical culture and sports, which requires skilled support at the level of modern requirements, the development and implementation of new technological processes. It is these tasks that can already be fulfilled today by the graduates of the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine for the Master Degree in professional direction of "Ecology of Sport".