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The specific features of physical education in the universities of the USA.
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The main features of physical education in the system of higher education in the USA are singled out in the article. Also the peculiarities of physical education in the United States are theoretically grounded. American experience in the field of physical education is considered and analyzed. It is noted in the article that American positive experience is an important source for the development of new approaches to physical education and improvement of the existing system of physical education in the universities of Ukraine. It is stressed that over the last forty years physical education in the United States of America took an intensive path of development and reform and currently represents one of the most successful and efficient systems. It is pointed out in the article that physical education, sports and various physical activities of the participants of sports programs help to increase students’ motivation for education and have a positive impact on their success. The article reveals the analysis of the main features in the system of higher education in the USA and enables the identification of characteristic features and helps to identify the positive aspects of physical education and apply this experience in domestic practice. There are the following features of physical education in the United States: a harmonious combination of education and entertainment of students; financial support of physical development of students; well-developed system of elective classes and recreation; commercialization and professionalism of student sport. Analyzing the features of physical education in the United States, one should take into account the fact that the USA has accumulated the vast experience in the field of physical education. Physical education and sport lift the spirit and promote the association of students for various tasks. Sporting successes of students is strongly supported by the community of colleges and universities. Therefore one may come to the conclusion that the studies and positive experience of the United States will contribute to the study of new approaches and ways to improve the existing system of physical education in Ukraine. Therefore, a thorough examination of the issue will help solve the problems, because the modern system of physical education needs to be improved and the introduction of new techniques and approaches.
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55-61
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2016-04-25
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