Abstract: The subject of the study is the independent work in the educational process in the university and the role of pedagogical technologies in the formation of students' competences. The newest of the considered technological modifications are AR-technologies. The novelty of the research is due to the ability to create and identify a virtual layer of information that allows making students' independent work more available and mobile. The aim of the study is to prove the necessity of introducing augmented reality in the process of independent work in the discipline "Elective course in physical culture and sports" in a specific university. The methodology of examining the role of augmented reality technology in the organization of independent work on the physical culture at the university was based on the methods of theoretical analysis, the generalization of scientific and methodical literature, interpretation of the data. The theoretical significance of the study is to identify the advantages of augmented reality technology. Improving the efficiency of independent work with the use of AR-technologies allows usage of the study results for self-development of students in professional and personal spheres, in the preparation of curricula, training programs and teaching AIDS.