ORGANIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN PRIMARY GRADES BASED ON INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract

This article examines the organization of physical education classes in primary grades on the basis of innovative pedagogical technologies. Physical education in the early school years is not limited to the development of motor skills; it also contributes to the formation of health culture, discipline, cooperation, emotional stability, self-confidence, and positive motivation for an active lifestyle. In modern educational practice, traditional forms of physical training need to be enriched with interactive, game-based, differentiated, competency-based, and health-saving technologies that correspond to the age, physical readiness, interests, and psychological characteristics of primary school pupils. The article analyzes the pedagogical significance of innovative technologies in planning and conducting physical education lessons, with special attention to active games, movement-based tasks, group activities, digital visual materials, monitoring of physical progress, inclusive participation, and safety requirements. The study emphasizes that innovative pedagogical technologies make it possible to transform physical education classes into a more engaging, developmental, and learner-centered process. They help teachers organize lessons in which pupils do not merely repeat physical exercises mechanically, but understand the purpose of movement, develop coordination, follow rules, cooperate with classmates, and acquire elementary knowledge about health and physical culture. The article also discusses the role of the teacher as a designer of an active learning environment, where physical activity is combined with educational, social, and moral development.