Key trends in regulating physical activity and public sport: analysis of successful foreign practice

Aim. The paper aims to analyze the main trends in physical activity and public sport in the states - the world leaders in Olympic sports. Materials and Methods. The method of case study was applied to analyze the organizational structure of physical activity and public sport in foreign countries. The main trends of the state policy in the field of public sport were thoroughly analyzed on the example of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada. The following research methods were used: comparative analysis, generalization, expert assessment. Results. Our analysis shows the main trends in the development of physical activity and public sport in foreign countries - the world leaders in Olympic sports. Various mechanisms of public sport participation of different social groups are revealed. Conclusion. The main trends in physical activity and public sport appear to be common in the represented states. Analyzing foreign experience can contribute to the development of additional mechanisms of public sport in Russia.