EUROPEAN POLICIES FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to outline the European policies for developing physical education and sport as important social factor towards organized, purposeful and systematic physical activities of the pupils. Methods: To perform the purpose and the tasks of the research, the following methods for collecting empiric information is applied - system approach, content analysis, functional analysis for studying and evaluating the execution of the activities. By the help of the system approach, a theoretical model of the European policies for the development of the school physical education and sport is created. The model presents the first trial of the author for systematology and analysis of the physical education and sport as inseparable part of the general education of the pupils in all European countries and looking for possibilities about its development and perfection. The model is a subject of future enrichments and scientific perfection. Results: The analysis of the theoretical research in relation to the European policies for the development of the physical education and sport at the schools is multi-directional. In conclusion, the declarations, charters, appeals for the development of the school physical education and sport referred to in the paper impact positively the state policies of the countries in Europe.