Contents of Preschool Profile Specialist Training. Health Care Aspect

This article provides a detailed analysis of psychological and pedagogical sources to explore the nuances in the development of health care competence among kindergarten teachers. The study emphasizes the impact of the course “Methodology of Physical Education and Valeological Education for Preschool Children” on shaping the health-preserving skills of students specializing in Preschool Education. It also examines the primary patterns involved in how future preschool teachers acquire knowledge about the health of young children. Furthermore, the article delineates practical strategies for integrating learned knowledge, abilities, and skills from higher education into consciously cultivating a health-oriented culture among preschoolers. It underscores the successful cultivation of sustained interest in adhering to basic principles of a healthy lifestyle in everyday settings. Moreover, the article clarifies critical factors contributing to the formation of health-preserving competence and advocates for the inclusion of the course “Health Technologies and Diagnostic Methods for Physical Development of Preschool Children” in the curriculum of Preschool Education programs at higher pedagogical institutions. The research affirms that effective training of contemporary preschool specialists hinges on their grasp of current physical education and health technologies, tailored to the psychophysical development indicators of preschoolers, including innovative approaches in physical education, notably non-traditional healing methods.