Physical recreation in the structure of students' active recreation

Background and Study Aim.  The aim of the study is to generalize approaches to the concepts of physical recreation and recreational activities; reveal the directions and factors that contribute to the implementation of physical recreation; show the main provisions, means, forms, methods of physical recreation and its pedagogical principles. Materials and Methods. Sources of information are publications in domestic literature. A total of 26 publications were identified. Results. The article summarizes the experience of the authors on the problem of "Physical recreation": the concept, means, forms and methods of physical culture used in physical recreation. The basics of physical recreation of students are presented. These include: building a comprehensive program, developing valeological and recreational activities; joint creative activity of teachers and students; use of modern methods of health-forming technologies. Conclusions. Favorable and unfavorable social factors should be taken into account in the process of motor activity formation. In practical work, the following areas should be taken into account: hygienic, health-improving and recreational, general preparatory and medical.