Makarenko understands of the role of physical culture in pedagogical practice and its priority for modern educational establishments
The question of development of physical and psychic qualities of the community members and promotion of their health in the pedagogical practice of A.Makarenko is considered in the article. Taking into consideration peculiarities of creation of new teaching methods, the author examines the question about a small chance of realization of collective potential in the modern pedagogical practice of physical education.