Сurrent issues of children's and youth sports in the Russian Federation

the article raises the urgent problem of development of youth sports in the Russian Federation with the purpose of strengthening health of children and teenagers, development and improvement of their physical qualities, involvement in active and healthy lifestyle, which has a positive effect on improving health of the nation. The analysis of individual modern challenges of development of youth sports, which are directly related to implementation of state policy and individual instructions of the President of the Russian Federation, is carried out. The factors, which should be paid special attention to when choosing a sport in childhood and adolescence, are considered. The characteristic differences of youth sports from adult sports are given, which should be paid attention to when organizing classes in physical education and sports, as well as during sports events in order to increase motivation of children to improve their physical qualities and involvement in sports activities. The positive changes, which occur in the body of children in the process of regular and systematic physical education and sports, are shown. The main problems are identified and ways to solve them are proposed for the development of children's and youth sports in the Russian Federation.

youth sports, state social policy, sports infrastructure, physical education, sports, training process, physical development, psychological stability, communication skills, sports infrastructure