Formation of motivation for physical education and sports in school-aged children

Formation of independent motivation for health improvement, physical improvement and sports is becoming one of the important problems of education and upbringing of youth, as well as should be laid at the earliest stages of formation and development of personality. Modern educational standards focus on early formation of ideas about significance of physical culture and sports for health as factors of successful study, work and socialization. Purposeful formation of motivational sphere in a schoolchild is inextricably associated with his interests, habits and attitudes. This review is devoted to factors contributing to motivation for physical education and sports in school-aged children.