Physical education is of paramount importance and one of the main links in the prevention of the diseases of the third millennium during the heyday of a post-industrial society, increasing volumes of information and decreased physical activity as a result of developming infrastructure, transport links and service networks. On the other hand, all of the above factors, and especially the informational ones, put new demands on physical education teachers, who can no longer be a mere transmitter of

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... knowledge, must meet the today's requirements and be knowledgeable in many fields related to pedagogy (computer science, psychology, sociology, ecology). Noawadays, an important issue of Ukrainian higher education institutions is the search for optimal ways to establish a system of values, professionally significant qualities of teachers who are proactive, independent, mobil and ready for constant professional development and self-improvement. Therefore, an inherent feature of a teacher's professionalism is his or her pedagogical skills. The development of pedagogical skills becomes rather essential for training future physical education teachers, who are creative, open-minded and can interest pupil and motivate them towards learning. Pedagogical skills of future physical education teachers imply the ability to organize physical training based on the principles of humanism, dialogue and cooperation. Indeed, pedagogical skills of these specialists integrate socio-cultural, intellectual, moral potential of pupils and teachers. Modern scholars about the heightened requirements for physical education teachers, as well as the expansion of their professional activitie. In turn, it prioritizes thir professional efficiency, "The very practice of physical culture, sport, tourism, recreation and rehabilitation puts the requirements for graduates from physical education institutions. The role of culture, intellect, professionalism and erudition of specialists is increasing, given the competition between many small enterprises, associations, clubs and state institutions in the struggle for social and state order (O. Ihnatiev). The researcher believes that professional skills are the main criteria for overcoming these obstacles and requirements.