On November 11, 2025, for applicants of the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialty A4 Secondary Education, subject specialty A4.11 Secondary Education (Physical Education) of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Special Education, a guest lecture was held within the framework of studying the academic discipline "Modern Problems of Physical Culture".

The lecture on the topic "Socio-pedagogical Significance of the Use of Health-improving Physical Culture Means" was given by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Physical Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Physical Education of the Odesa National Medical University Yushkovska Olha Hennadiivna.

The head of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture and Sports, Drazina Yevdokia Volodymyrivna, addressed the applicants with an introductory speech, emphasizing that health-improving physical culture is an important component of modern education and noted that the formation of a culture of health, motivation for an active lifestyle and a responsible attitude to one's own physical and mental well-being is an integral part of the professional training of future physical culture teachers.

In her speech, Olha Hennadiyevna Yushkovska revealed the relevance of using health-improving physical culture in the educational process, given the growing social demand for improving the health of the population in the conditions of stressful factors of modern life. The lecturer described the main areas of application of various health-improving physical culture, in particular aerobic exercises, strength training, exercises to develop flexibility and breathing practices.

Particular attention was paid to the pedagogical aspects of organizing health-improving classes, the issues of adapting loads to different age groups, methods of controlling the intensity of physical activity, and the principles of building effective health-improving programs. During the lecture, the lecturer emphasized the role of a physical education specialist in forming a conscious attitude towards one's own health and promoting a healthy lifestyle among young people.

In addition to theoretical provisions, a number of practical recommendations were presented for future teachers regarding the implementation of innovative approaches to health-improving activities, and modern challenges and prospects for the development of the industry were identified. The lecture was accompanied by a lively discussion, during which students asked questions and shared their own experience of participating in health-improving programs.

Summing up the results of the event, it can be noted that the guest lecture had significant educational, scientific, and educational significance. The students received systematic knowledge about the social mission and pedagogical value of health-improving physical culture, deepened their understanding of the professional responsibility of a future teacher in forming a culture of health and developing a health-preserving educational environment. The event contributed to the expansion of the students' scientific outlook and the improvement of their professional training.