The role of olympic education in solving problems of modern generation

Abstract

Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles. The aim of the study to characterize the role of Olympic education in addressing the problems of modern youth; Methods of research: Theoretical analysis and generalization, comparison, classification, abstraction. Olympic education, implementing the basic ideals of modern Olympism is a significant factor in shaping the cultural and physical health of young people. The means of Olympic education, solving the problems of today's youth are organizing and conducting national tournaments in sports, "Olympic lessons" , scientific competitions, the participa-tion of the famous athletes in the implementation of the Olympic ideals, and establishment in the in-stitutions of higher education Olympic-related schools.