Ministry of education and science of the russian federation

Sport is a defining part of the knowledge system

Achieving socially significant goals in any kind of activity, including sports, is impossible without scientific knowledge, the interaction of sports science with other disciplines. Interdisciplinary connections can provide a new integrative knowledge: consideration of a person as an integral object of sports activity in the unity of the development of his mental, physical and social aspects. Sport is a special type of creative search activity. It is known that on the way to a high sports result, a person must find new means of training, methods and conditions of mobilization, functional and motor-technical abilities, steadily push the boundaries of their apparent boundaries. This is its main "heuristic-achievement" function (L.I. Lubysheva).

Sport as a means of international cultural exchange

Representatives of different nationalities and cultures take part in sports activities. This is one of the most important means of international cultural exchange of the twenty-first century. Holding competitions in various cities, countries and continents enriches the cultural potential of athletes, expands their intellectual horizons, and contributes to the mutual enrichment of cultures.

Sport as part of the country's economic system

Sports require appropriate equipment, equipment, as well as an appropriate material and technical base. In some sports, modern equipment plays a decisive role in achieving high athletic performance. There is a sports industry, which includes the production, advertising, promotion and sale of sporting goods. Sports business is a booming industry that supports and develops the economy of any state. Fierce wars are unfolding for the right to host the Olympic Games, World Championships and Cups, and other prestigious competitions. Profit in sporting events is determined by the sale of television rights to broadcast a wide variety of competitions, promotions, ticket sales, symbols, paraphernalia, sponsorship. A considerable share of funds is obtained from the conclusion of contracts with athletes and coaches. Millions of people are involved in the sports industry. Sport creates jobs, produces a wide range of sporting goods and services.