The use of mobile applications in the implementation of the master's program "Adaptive Physical Rehabilitation" to improve the quality of professional training of students

Abstract

The problem and the aim of the study. Training of professionals capable of carrying out activities in physical rehabilitation involves acquisition of knowledge and practical skills in the field of using sports and pedagogical technologies for active formation of health of individuals with special needs. New digital educational services allow creating additional conditions for optimizing financial resources, reducing the time for training and retraining of specialists. The purpose of the study is to identify the possibilities of using mobile applications when implementing the master’s degree program "Adaptive Physical Rehabilitation" to improve the quality of students' professional training. Research methods. The methodology is based on the analysis of the potential of mobile applications for implementing initiatives and government programs for development of inclusive education, support for physical rehabilitation. The authors developed testing which consists of two blocks "Digital tools of professional activities", "Theory and methods of physical education". The experiment involved 42 master's students of the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports of Vyatka State University (Russian Federation). The results of students' work with mobile applications were processed. Pearson's chi-squared test (χ2) was used for statistical data processing. Results. Master's students of the experimental group on the discipline "Digital tools of professional activities" study hardware and software complexes and information technologies to support inclusive training; mobile tools and devices. Groups of applications have been identified, work with which creates additional conditions for improving the quality of students' training: for training at home and fitness, for optimizing nutrition, assessing the state of the body, organizing a system of physical exercises for children, dosing loads. Statistically significant differences in qualitative changes in the pedagogical system were revealed (χ2 = 6,045; p < 0,05). In conclusion, the features of preparing students of the master’s degree program are described: creating and maintaining a high level of motivation through mobile technologies; consistency and alternation of intelligent work with software and motor activity; social orientation of classes, etc.