Features of sports and tourism training in higher educational institutions

The functions of sports and tourism activities are revealed: educational and cognitive, developmental, and sports and recreational. The conditions for the formation of students' competence are shown: the first condition is the study of the tourist and recreational potential of the territory of Ukraine and abroad - natural tourist resources (mineral waters, climate, lakes, mountains, etc.), historical and cultural monuments. The second condition is the organization of tourist and local history work: practical classes, excursions, tourist trips, rallies, competitions, orienteering, etc. The third condition is modern technologies for organizing and conducting tourist trips (group formation, estimates, route planning, inventory, bivouac, organization of competitions, report). Based on the results of the observation and analysis of the educational process in higher education institutions, the peculiarities of planning the process of sports and tourism work were studied. An important step is to develop the ability to analyze the tourist and recreational potential of the territory. A systematic and consistent approach makes it possible to teach quick orientation on the terrain. It develops the ability to work with a map and compass. Self-improvement and self-organization deepens skills (making an estimate, selecting equipment, planning competitions and writing a report). Depending on the purpose, several types of tourist trips were used: mass, preparatory and sports. Improving physical fitness. Fostering team spirit, patriotism, respect for nature in the process, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. It is proved that in the process of training students, the ability to analyze personal actions, evaluate actions, strive for self-knowledge, and self-education is formed.