Forming the set of means for assessment in physical education in medical university

The aim of our research is to prove that the developed set of means for assessment (SMA) in Physical Education in medical university conforms to Federal Educational Standards. Relevance. The paper shows that it is necessary to adjust the learning content to the features of further professional activity. SMA should be formed considering the principle of staged check of mastered common cultural and professional competences. Organization and Methods. We developed 4 types of test materials: knowledge questions, regular tests, control tests and examination tests. The paper covers the assessment criteria for the suggested tests which makes it possible to define whether competences are well-formed for any stage of instruction. We analyzed the results of testing passed by the students of Irkutsk State Medical University (4th and 5th years) and dedicated to theoretical and practical aspects of the educational program. Results. The analysis revealed a low level of obtained knowledge. The paper presents the variants of individual tasks and testing procedure, as well as the experience of sport events organized with the help of students who acted as participants, coordinators, and judges; students’ activity was assessed and analyzed. The study also involved development of control and examination standards for physical fitness testing in students with special needs. Conclusion. The paper shows that the developed tests adhere to the competence approach requirements and prove the necessity of integration of interactive forms of education and assessment of the obtained results. The paper gives the example of SMA development for Physical Education taught to the first-year students of Irkutsk State Medical University.