The preconditions of the development of eSports are investigated and the content of Masters’ preparation in eSports is substantiated. Analysis of scientific and methodological literature, Internet data and methods of mathematical statistics were used as research methods. The study involved 15 experts: eSports specialists, rep- resentatives of the Ukrainian eSports Federation. The research was conducted during of the 2019-2020. The analysis of the curriculums of the second level of post-graduate studies of 6 higher educational institutions of foreign countries was carried out. The analysis allowed identifying promising areas of eSports development in the educational environment. The main preconditions for its development with the projected benefits of eSports have been identified, potential threats have been identified, including problems with the locomotor system, decreased visual acuity, and deteriorating health due to irrational work schedule. The necessity of master's programs introduction for preparation of specialists in eSports is justified. It is established that along with the special practical skills of the player, eSports specialists must clearly understand the aspects of team building and organization of the eSports training process, as well as have theoretical knowledge, practical skills and abilities aimed at maintaining and improving their health. The terminology for ensuring the devel- opment of eSports science is clarified. The educational program of the second level of post-graduate studies of higher education specialty 017 "Physical Culture and Sports", specialization eSports was developed. Accord- ing to the results of the expert evaluations method the content of the specialization cycle of the educational program was determined.

Background and Study Aim. The battle training of military students is ineffective when limited to the knowledge of military equipment and ability to use it. The research theoretically and experimentally justifies how circular training can improve physical skills in future security specialists in HEIs of Ukraine. Material and Methods. The experiment involved a group of 7 respondents (aged between 21 and 23) of the Institute of the Department of State Guard of Ukraine. The methods of circular training were used to improve physical skills in future security specialists in HEIs of Ukraine. Results. The system of CrossFit training improves physical fitness of students and strengthens their motivation towards physical education and sport. Also it familiarizes them with modern approaches to organizing independent physical training. Circular training, in turn, contributes to the kinetic and emotional density of training, making it more diverse and engaging. Moreover, it enhances individual initiative and, therefore, increases motivation towards physical education. Conclusions . Circular training gives positive results and successfully improves general physical fitness of military students.

Formation of the Knowledge and Skills to Apply Non-Parametric Methods of Data Analysis in Future Specialists of Physical Education and Sports

The scientific review considers the process of developing the readiness of future higher education specialists for professional self-improvement. The analysis and reflections on the contemporary scientific research presented in the article made it possible to present professional self-improvement as a complex phenomenon due to a range of psychological, socio-economic, cultural, professional and personal factors. Theoretical analysis of researches by domestic and foreign scientists, as well as our results, confirm the key positions of S. Rubinstein, O. Leontiev and others that the development of personality is carried out through activities. Accordingly, it is the activity approach that is defined by us as the leading one in the methodology of forming the readiness of future teachers for self-improvement and led to understanding the dynamics of this process from the standpoint of phasing changes in such types of personally significant activities as self-actualization and self-realization. realization of self-knowledge, perception of "self-image", self-organization, self-control and self-correction. In the course of our study it was found that the process of professional self-improvement of future higher education specialists depends on their personal characteristics, methodological competence and "image of professional self", ability to reflect, as well as depth and intensity of self-knowledge.