Проблема фізичного виховання, збереження та зміцнення здоров’я в педагогічній спадщині Г. Ващенка: історіографічний огляд

Studying the place of physical education in Ukrainian scientific and pedagogical thought is an urgent problem today, when complex processes are taking place in the state in the educational, educational, and physical education spheres. Today, scientists increasingly turn to historical experience, the pedagogical heritage of the past in order to rethink and creatively implement the ideas of outstanding teachers into the practice of modern physical education of children and youth. The article summarizes the scientific achievements of modern Ukrainian scientists regarding the problem of physical education, preserving and strengthening health in the pedagogical heritage of H. Vashchenko. To solve the set goal, the following research methods were used: theoretical: analysis of pedagogical literature, materials of periodicals on the research topic; structural-logical analysis and systematization; comparison of different views on the problem; generalization. It was established that the concept of physical education, preservation of health and formation of a healthy lifestyle of the individual received significant development in the scientific heritage of the outstanding Ukrainian teacher H. Vashchenko A review of the scientific studies of modern scientists proved their interest in studying the pedagogical and educational ideas of the heritage of H. Vashchenko The legacy of G. Vashchenko is interesting from the point of view of psychological and pedagogical assets, idealistic worldview, principles of a healthy lifestyle, education of a healthy young generation, etc., which are based on the worldview of scientific ideas. The study and creative use of this experience will contribute to the improvement of the content, forms and methods of organizing mass physical education work with children and youth. The research of scientists prompts a deeper study of the legacy of figures who made a significant contribution to the development of physical education of children and youth.