Physical culture and sports as a means of overcoming stress in student youth

The article deals with the problem of the negative impact of stress in the life of the student youth, which in the face of the present is not only emotional, psychological, but also physical discomfort reactions that have developed under certain conditions. Stressful situations, which for objective and subjective reasons have become part of life in recent years, have a negative impact on all activities of the student, and above all - violate the normal functioning of all organs and systems. On the basis of the presented literary data, the concept of "stress" is specified, it is indicated on its consequences, which are expressed in the depressive state. It is found that physical culture and sports are effective to overcome stress as a factor in psychological comfort, positive mood, emotional unloading. Involvement of a large number of children in physical culture and sports that influence the overcoming of stress in the face of today is a priority not only of educational institutions, but also of all state institutions that should take care of preserving and promoting the mental, physical, spiritual health of the growing generation. The importance of forming a motivational component for physical activity and installation for self-improvement, self -education, self-development of student youth by means of physical culture is emphasized. On the basis of a questionnaire with senior students, the types of motives are distinguished, which can be successful in support of active interest in physical education in overcoming stress. When building a motivation process for physical education and sports, it should be borne in mind that interests and needs are closely interconnected with emotions. Purposeful and systematic reinforcement of the purpose and subject by positive emotions encourages the formation of an independent motive. To motivate students - means to affect their most significant interests and current needs.