Motor activity as a factor of improving health of the nation

The article provides an interpretation of the terms «sport», «person», «health» and examines their relationship with each other. The authors indicate the factors that reduce the level of health of citizens of the Russian Federation. The influence of physical exercises on the human body, its mental state is considered. The directions of work of the state authorities on the development of the physical culture movement in the country, strengthening and maintaining the health of the population are indicated. The results of a sociological survey of the population of the city of Volgograd are presented in order to determine the importance of physical activity in their lives. The authors give recommendations on improving the level of health among citizens who do not engage in physical culture and sports, and draw conclusions about the need for systematic physical exercise for citizens.