Prospects assessment for distance education development in specialized sports universities in Russia

The distance education system is one of the leading educational systems in the world. Thanks to its flexibility, international integration and accessibility, it is not only rapidly developing, but also a real competitor for full-time education. In the Russian Federation, the system of higher distance education is at the stage of its development and significantly lags behind the leading foreign analogues. Meanwhile, the developed system of distance education and training makes it possible not only to simplify the acquisition of knowledge and necessary skills for a wide range of people, but also to make the learning process sustainable in conditions of serious crises. The paper offers an assessment of the prospects for the development of distance education in specialized sports universities of the Russian Federation using the SWOT analysis method. As a result, an assessment of the current state of the system was obtained, and strategic directions for its further development were determined.