Independent assessment of qualifications as a promising mechanism of the quality management system for graduates of a physical education university

Relevance. The need to conduct research aimed at forming mechanisms for assessing the quality of professional training of graduates of a physical education university is dictated by an industry request for qualified personnel, whose high-quality training is impossible without providing the education system with relevant, detailed information about the demanded areas of professional activity in the field of physical culture and sports. According to Federal Law No. 238-FZ "On Independent Assessment of qualifications", since July 01, 2019, independent assessment of qualifications is the only legally approved mechanism for certifying the qualifications and competencies of a specialist, including a graduate of a physical education university, and the procedure for determining directly related to the introduction of new or updating existing professional standards. The problem under consideration is extremely important for the sphere of physical culture and sports, since the development of a coordinated approach to qualifications in the education system and the labor sphere will increase the productivity of the implementation of the quality management system for vocational training of students, which will further contribute to the successful employment of graduates. The purpose of the study. To determine the degree of professional readiness of graduates using the procedure of independent assessment of qualifications and to offer recommendations for improving its quality. Research methods. Within the framework of the study, methods of analyzing scientific and methodological literature, modeling, and qualification assessment using the automated information system "Center for Qualifications Assessment" were used. Research results. The results of the assessment of the professional readiness of graduate students confirmed the high expediency of using tools for independent assessment of qualifications. We have revealed a high level of compliance of the implemented training programs with the requirements laid down in professional standards, which was reflected in the successful completion of the theoretical part of the exam by all students. At the same time, practice-oriented tasks, the solution of which is provided for by the practical stage of the professional exam, caused a number of difficulties for graduates, which was reflected in a decrease in the success of its passage, and confirmation of the qualification of "Coach for initial training" 80% of applicants, "Instructor in adaptive physical culture and sports" - 65%, respectively.