Place of sport as a social institution in the life of an individual
The problem of sport as a social institution in Russian society is very relevant at present and plays an important role in the formation of the personality of Russian youth. The article analyzes the factors and channels of the influence of sport on the life of society. The author considers the role of sports in socialization at different levels: mass sports, sports of the highest achievements, professional sports and amateur sports. The article analyzes sport as a social institution and its place in the life of an individual. The author considers the institute of sports in its various aspects and in the performance of various functions by it when influencing the personality. The conclusion is that the influence of such a social institution as sport is underestimated, but at the same time, it plays a large role in the formation and realization of the personal potential of a person and of society as a whole.