Physical education and sport as factor of Russia's national security

Ensuring Russia's national security is the general line of the country’s national policy. The article discusses the place and influence of physical culture, sports on the degree of national security in Russia. Physical culture, mass sports and sports of excellence have a rare opportunity to unite people, regardless of their views, political opinions and economic situations. The impact of physical education and sports is strategic and aims to have an impact on the health of the nation in the future. The authors address the issues of formation in the national perception of the idea of the need for physical education, mass sports, healthy lifestyle and quality of life, which is confirmed by indicators of average workload of Russian sports facilities and sports achievements.