Using educational potential of Olympism values in the formation of students’ motives for physical culture and sports activity

Authors:

Ilsiyar Sh. Mutaeva1*, Liliya F. Ismagilova1, Karina S. Rootermel1, Chulpan A. Gizatullina2
1Yelabuga Institute (branch) of Kazan (Volga region) Federal University
Yelabuga, Russia
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2Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University
Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia
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Abstract:

This article presents the importance of using the principles of Olympism as an
educational potential in the process of university students’ physical education. We underline
the importance of Olympism values for student sports development and a personality’s sports
culture formation. It is considered by the experts as readiness for effective, creative use of physical
culture and sport values. We defined the significance of Olympism concept as a condition for
professional growth and self-development of an individual, image organization, health level
improvement, both physical and functional, psychological. The aim of the research: educational
potential of Olympism values analysis and evaluation in students’ motivation formation for
systematic physical education and sport lessons. Scientific novelty. In the course of the
research work we revealed the motives of student youth for systematic physical culture and sport
lessons. Practical significance. The results of the research can be used by physical education
teachers on the basis of higher educational institutions. Material and research methods.
For the problem analysis and summary we studied the materials of the specialists, organized a
questionnaire survey among students, testing, and timing of the events. A questionnaire survey
of respondents was conducted in order to reveal the attitudes to the Olympic Games. Results.
The positive attitude of respondents to sport was underlined. We created the algorithm for
the educational potential of Olympism realization. It includes the transformation of principles
into the educational component of physical education with the events emphasizing. They were
realized in terms of familiarization pedagogical practice in the sports and recreational camp
“Burevestnik”, Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia. We studied students’ motives for physical culture
and sports activity and the dynamics of motives before and after the events realization. The use
of educational potential of Olympism principles has many prospects for development, since the
fundamental principles of Olympism present the philosophy of life. It elevates and unites the
virtues of the body, will and mind into a balanced whole. The aim of Olympism is to create the
way of life based on the joy of efforts, the educational value of good example, social responsibility
and respect for universal ethical principles, as sport is one of human rights. Conclusion. The
concept and principles of Olympism can act as an educational potential in the formation of
students’ positive attitude to the components of a healthy lifestyle and physical culture and sport
activities. The principles of Olympism include educational values connected with the promotion
of sports and physical culture values.

Keywords:

Olympism, principles, values, motives, students.

DOI: 10.14526/2070-4798-2023-18-1-102-109.

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