Sports activities as one of the mechanisms for protecting youth health and preserving reproductive function in order to eliminate future demographic problems of the country

This article examines the impact of physical activity on human health, with an emphasis on its role in improving reproductive function and solving modern demographic problems. Based on the analysis of domestic and foreign studies, key mechanisms in solving demographic problems of modern society have been identified. In addition, the article presents a study conducted among students of a higher educational institution, within the framework of which a questionnaire was conducted on physical activity, awareness of its impact on health and reproductive functions. The results of the survey allow us to assess the level of youth involvement in sports and their attitude to a healthy lifestyle. The conclusions of this work emphasize the need to introduce programs to promote physical activity as a means of improving the reproductive health of the population and addressing fertility issues. The article is aimed at scientists, practitioners and specialists in the field of social policy, sports development and medicine, as well as a wide range of readers interested in health and demography.