Sports as a Factor in Forming Social Health of Students

Abstract

The article discusses the main theoretical aspects associated with the phenomenon of social health of an individual, analyzes the role of sports in its formation. The main problems associated with the popularization of sports in the student community are identified, the possible positive consequences of the impact of sports on the social health of an individual are described. The article concludes that human social health is an essential element of a holistic system of student development, self-determination, and outlook. It depends on the different influences of social aspects of public life, as well as on the degree of individual involvement in sports activities. Sport is the most important factor in the formation and maintenance of social health, as well as a particularly important part of the life of a modern young man. Student youth are greatly influenced by the university as a key institution of socialization in the process of social health formation and development.