摘要:The present study analyses social emotional skills education peculiarities of senior high school age students in physical education classes. The following research methods were applied: analysis of scientific literature and generalization methods. The analysis of scientific literature has revealed that physical education class is the perfect place for students’ social and emotional skills education. The five core competencies associated with social emotional skills education: self-awareness, self- management, social awareness, relationship management, and responsible decision making. Keywords: social emotional skills education, physical education classes, senior high school age.