The edition was compiled according to the new program (2017) for the first class of the National Academy of Sciences. Attention is focused on learning the technique of performing basic exercises and on the development of such physical qualities as speed, dexterity and flexibility. The edition "Physical culture. 1st grade. 1st semester" is a successful symbiosis of discipline and the development of physical qualities with the help of interesting plot activities based on modern cartoons that children like. There are 48 lessons for teaching in the 1st semester. For physical education teachers, class leaders