Implementation of state policy in the sphere of physical culture and mass sports in Ukraine

Abstract

The article updates the issue of implementation of state policy in the field of physical culture and mass sports in Ukraine (using the example of the State institution «Sports for All»). The aspect of preserving the health of the population as a systemic complex approach to the organization of active leisure, creation of appropriate locations, popularization of a healthy lifestyle with the aim of attracting different population groups is considered. It is substantiated that the popularization and organization of sports and health-related activities and active leisure for all categories of the population is an important and strategically significant aspect of state policy. The experience of implementing state policy in the field of physical culture and mass sports in Ukraine is presented on the example of the state institution «Sports for All», its main tasks and functions are revealed.

Examples of successfully implemented projects are described, which involved different categories of the population with the aim of popularizing a healthy lifestyle and conducting interesting, active, meaningful leisure time.

The answers of the respondents regarding the most popular types of physical culture and health and mass sports activities among different categories of the population were analyzed. The positive impact of active leisure time through improving health, developing the qualities of physical qualities, reducing the risks of diseases, promoting mental health and emotional well-being, reducing the level of stress and anxiety, maintaining and expanding social ties and contacts, improving memory, attention, concentration.

It has been proven that active leisure is an important element of a healthy lifestyle, which has a positive effect on a person's physical, mental and social well-being.