Introduction. The article examines the problem of the formation of communicative competence among students studying Russian as a foreign language in the process of mastering the disciplines of the module "Health Saving" using authentic materials. Modern professional training of future teachers is aimed at developing readiness for recreational activities, which is reflected in the "Core of Higher Pedagogical Education". In this regard, the use of authentic health-saving materials is relevant. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the idea of forming communicative competence among students by means of authentic health-saving materials. The experience gained can be used by future teachers in their professional activities. Materials and Methods. The main methods of the study were theoretical and methodological analysis, the method of diagnostic analysis, including pedagogical observation; questioning; oral questioning, conversation, which made it possible to study the problem of the formation of communicative competence among students studying Russian as a foreign language. Results. Testing of foreign students studying Russian as a foreign language made it possible to conclude that their communicative competence was insufficiently developed. As one of the resources for achieving the set goal, a special program was created that involves the use of authentic materials for independent work of students in the process of studying the disciplines of the Health Saving module. Criteria and indicators of the effectiveness of the formation of communicative competence among students by means of authentic health-saving materials have been developed. The tendencies of positive dynamics of formation of students' knowledge about health, self-preservation behavior and communicative competence in general are revealed. The stages (adaptive, integration, reflective and creative) of the formation of communicative competence in students by means of authentic health-saving materials are presented. Discussion and Conclusions. In the course of the study, the relevance of the problem of the formation of communicative competence among students studying Russian as a foreign language, which is determined by objective reasons has been proved. The created special program involves the use of authentic materials for independent work of students in the process of studying the disciplines of the module "Health Saving" and helps to improve their communicative competence. The effectiveness of the means of pedagogical support used in the process of formation of communicative competence among students is proved.
