SOCJALIZUJĄCA ROLA AKTYWNOŚCI SPORTOWEJ DZIECI I MŁODZIEŻY W ŚWIETLE WSPÓŁCZESNEJ LITERATURY SOCJOLOGICZNEJ I HUMANISTYCZNEJ
THE SOCIALIZING ROLE OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE LIGHT OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL AND HUMANISTIC LITERATURE

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes a selection of selected papers publishes by contemporary sociologists, sports theorists and humanists (books and articles) who reflected on the role of sport in the socialization of children and adolescents in the contemporary world. Material and methods. Contemporary reference sources and scientific studies devoted mainly to the sociology and philosophy as well as theory of sport were used. Publications in the field of sport pedagogy, in which researchers focused on the social role of sports activity. Results. The authors of many texts discussing the significance of sport in human life have also emphasized its socializing role, especially nowadays, when extremely individualistic attitudes destroy social bonds. Therefore, it is necessary to pay more attention of adults to the social education of children and youth through sport and physical activity. Conclusions. In the light of the research carried out, sports activities of children and adolescents show a great socializing significance, and practicing sport is necessary not only for health, but also for social reasons.

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