SUPPORTING SPORT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADOLESCENTS IN GEORGIA

The paper analyzes the sport activity among athletes during pandemic period. It is well known, that many factors affect the physical activity and involvement of the population in mass sports, including insufficient time to engage in sports activities, low level of awareness, lack of access to appropriate infrastructure in sports facilities and open public spaces, lack of qualified staff and other problems. Research aims to determine the problems of less involvement of young generation in sport activities and physical exercises. The number of sports organizations, clubs and sports units in Georgia has increased over the last ten years. It is important for the state to support sports activities and involve more young people in the sports activities of school and higher or vocational students. Received outcomes showed that about 50% of the respondents exercised with moderate intensity in conditions of self-isolation, which is a positive indicator. According to them, the population is aware of the therapeutic impact of sports activity and exercise, but it is doubtful whether the youth and adolescents are able to lead a healthy lifestyle and exercise, especially during the pandemic.The Conference is organized by the Faculty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Georgian State Teaching University of Physical Education and Sports