У статті досліджено структуру та специфіку вільного часу студентів та його роль у формуванні
рекреаційної культури студентської молоді. Розширено уявлення про структуру вільного часу та загальнокультурні
інтереси студентів, визначено кількісні та якісні характеристики використання вільного часу студентської молоді.
В статье исследована структура и специфика свободного времени студентов и его роль в формировании
рекреационной культуры студенческой молодежи. Расширено представления о структуре свободного времени и
общекультурных интересах студентов, определены количественные и качественные характеристики использования
свободного времени студенческой молодежи.
The structure and specifics of leisure time organization of students and its role in the formation of the recreation culture
of students were investigated. The following research methods were used: analysis and generalization of the special research and
methodological literature and documentary materials, sociological and pedagogical research methods, physical activity
assessment methods, and methods of mathematical statistics. The studies involved 102 students of the first and second years of
the study of the Kyiv National Linguistic University. Based on the results of the study, the ideas about the structure of leisure time and general cultural interests of the students were expanded, quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the use of the leisure
time of students were defined depending on their ability to organize the out of study time. Leisure time of the students was found to
be characterized by monotony, shift away from active participation in the life, as well as by entertainment purpose. The levels of
physical activity of students were determined to be insufficient. The study determined external and internal factors limiting students’
participation in health enhancing and recreation physical activity programs during leisure time. Among the external factors, lack of
time and lack of public support are worth to be mentioned. Limited time for physical activity during leisure time is related to a large
academic load and the need to work additional job during out of study time. "The lack of public support" should be understood as
the insufficient encouragement for physical activity from the relatives and friends. The internal factors include laziness, lack of self-
confidence, misunderstanding of the rationale for physical activity participation, insufficient theoretical knowledge about the rational
organization of leisure time, etc.
