SOCIALIZATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The relevance of the research lies in the analysis of the problem of creating conditions for an accessible environment for physical activity and the manifestation of their capabilities in various aspects, the inclusion of people with disabilities in the active life of society. Involving people with disabilities in inclusive sports implies training and competitive activities, participation in events as part of a panel of judges, establishing communication, as well as, taking into account personal achievements, the opportunity to participate in international competitions in professional and Paralympic sports. The main idea of involving people with disabilities in physical culture and sports is not a struggle for victory and results, but uniting people with disabilities, expanding the boundaries of their capabilities and socializing in society - this is a very important aspect of the modern society development. This article examines currently important problem of socializing the disabled people in the field of physical culture and sports in competitive activities. Based on theoretical research methods, we studied and systematized the factors influencing the socialization of people with disabilities in physical activity. The article provides recommendations on how to organize work with people with disabilities, taking into account their physical and psychological conditions. Until today, the problems of this very significant group of people have been under insufficient attention. But, with the gradual development of the society towards greater humanization, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the World Program of Action for People with Disabilities and the UN Standard Rules on the implementation of equal opportunities for people with disabilities were developed and adopted. Most countries have also adopted laws that draws attention to the problems faced by people with disabilities.