Sport in the Life of Children and Youth. The Impact of Physical Activity on the Upbringing Process and the Sense of Quality of Life of Young People in the Narrations of Coaches and Participants of Sports Activities

The aim of the article is to present the role and importance of sport in the upbringing and socialization of children and youth, and the impact of sports activity on the quality of functioning of modern young people. The research was carried out using the case study method and the semi-directed, problem-focused interview technique. The research issues were presented in the form of the following questions: What is the role of physical activity in the process of upbringing and socialization of young people? How does sport activity affect the quality of life of young people? On the basis of scientific studies, a concise characterization of the leisure time of modern youth was made, the role of physical activity in the process of upbringing young people was indicated, and pedagogical concepts of the quality of life were presented. Reflection on the issues raised indicates that sport is an excellent form of socialization of young people, and the educational values it brings are invaluable. Sport activity undertaken in free time not only increases the physical fitness of young people, but also shapes character, teaches responsibility and has a positive effect on the psyche. Trainings of various sports disciplines are also a great opportunity to build valuable interpersonal relationships. There is a great need to popularize sport among young people, especially due to the very great need to develop the physical condition of children and youth, which, due to the rapid development of technology and the increasing amount of time spent by young people in front of the screens of various devices, is getting weaker and weaker.