This article addresses the issue of scientific research at students of the Faculty of physical education and sport. Starting from the analysis of the reference sources on the mentioned topic, we highlight the strategic aspect of increasing the capacity of scientific research and improving the performance of research activities among students from a vocational training point of view and employment integration. The introduction of the scientific-methodical activity in the process of training future specialists, including those in the field of physical education and sport, is conditioned by the historical process of training teaching disciplines and modernization of the training process.