INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN INVOLVING THE POPULATION IN PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS
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https://doi.org/10.31891/pcs.2026.2.21Keywords:
physical culture and sports, physical activity, international experience, state policy, Sport for All, mass sports, healthy lifestyle, motor activity, sports infrastructure, inclusivenessAbstract
The article analyzes contemporary international experience in engaging the population in physical culture and sports activities. The main models and mechanisms for promoting physical activity in the countries of Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania are examined. State programs, strategies, infrastructural and social approaches aimed at increasing the level of population physical activity are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of the “Sport for All” concept, the role of cross-sectoral cooperation, digital technologies, information campaigns, and inclusive practices in shaping an active lifestyle.
The study employed methods of theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific literature, comparative analysis, content analysis of international and national regulatory documents, statistical reports and scientific publications, as well as systems analysis. Current statistical indicators of physical activity levels in Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, Finland, the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand were analyzed.
The study found that the most effective models are those combining state support, development of sports infrastructure, activities of public organizations, educational programs, and the use of digital tools. At the same time, even countries with a high level of socio-economic development face the problem of insufficient physical activity among the population, which requires a comprehensive approach to motivation building and the creation of an accessible environment for participation in physical culture and sports.
It is substantiated that, for Ukraine, the implementation of international experience is particularly relevant considering current challenges related to martial law, decreased levels of physical activity, and limited access to sports infrastructure. Promising directions for improving state policy in the field of physical culture and sports have been identified, including the development of mass sports, integration of physical activity into the education and healthcare systems, as well as the expansion of inclusive and digital practices.
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