The Essence, Structure and Evolution of the Phenomenon of “Human Physical Culture”

Aim. Analysis of the content, structure and evolution of the phenomenon of “human physical culture”. Methodology. A socio-philosophical analysis of the phenomenon of “human physical culture” is carried out. Based on the dialectical approach, the interrelation of the general, special and singular, its content and structure are analyzed. The principles of development and universal connection, the unity of historical and logical, and social determinism are used in considering the evolution of the phenomenon of “human physical culture”. Results. The author has identified the essence of the concept of “human physical culture” and characterized its basic, professional and athletic levels. Defining health as the leading value of human physical culture, he substantiated the health-improving, recreational, rehabilitation and hygienic functions of human physical culture. It was revealed that a person’s physical culture changed under the influence of various socio-economic, political and spiritual factors. The analysis of this evolution has led to the conclusion that at present human physical culture is focused on ensuring the comprehensive development of personality for its successful functioning and development in an information society. Research implications. The article reveals the content and structure of the phenomenon of “human physical culture”, as well as its evolution from the moment of its origin in the first human communities to modern society.