MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AS A SOCIAL PHENOMENON

The article provides brief description of the main functions of physical culture in the society, namely the general cultural functions (the function of mental education, recre- ation, economic, cognitive function, as well as communicative, informational, regulatory) and specific functions of physical culture (physical education, health-improvement and recreational, function of competition and achievements). The author gives a summary and describes the peculiarities of implementation and general cultural and specific functions depending on the person’s goal. This article has theoretical and practical significance, as understanding of the functions of physical culture helps to realize its real and potential capabilities from the point of view of impact on the individual, as well as on the society as a whole.

physical culture, physical education, general cultural features, specific functions, functions of physical culture, the function of mental education, economic function, the function of leisure, cognitive function, health improvement and recreational function, function of competition and achievements