Lazorenko S. Theory and practice of forming the information-digital culture of future specialists in physical culture and sports in the context of blended learning

Object: the process of professional training of future specialists in physical culture and sports in higher education institutions. The purpose of the study: scientific and theoretical justification, development and experimental verification of the pedagogical system of formation of information and digital culture of future specialists in physical culture and sports in a blended learning environment. The dissertation substantiates the theoretical and practical principles of formation of information and digital culture of the future specialist of physical culture and sports in the conditions of blended learning. The concept of "information and digital culture of the future specialist of physical culture and sports" was introduced into scientific circulation and its components (axiological, motivational, technological, cognitive, communicative-suggestive, and reflexive) were characterized. The pedagogical system of formation of information and digital culture of future specialists of physical culture and sports in the conditions of blended learning is developed, which: assumes positive dynamics in the levels of formation of components of information and digital culture of future specialists is based on the interrelationships of methodological approaches, among which the leading ones are systemic, culturologic, activity, technological, BYOD-approach, visual-digital, and student-centered approaches; obeys the general didactic principles, the principles of professional training; use of blended learning, principles of creating digital educational resources; provides a balanced combination of information, language and professional training and takes into account the organizational and pedagogical conditions that are implemented using traditional and remote forms, methods and tools. Criteria and indicators have been developed, due to which the initial, middle and high levels of formation of information and digital culture of future specialists in physical culture and sports in the conditions of blended learning are characterized.