Hygiene studies the connection and interaction between a person and his external environment, as well as the influence of the external environment (natural, household, industrial and social factors) on the human body. Based on this, hygiene develops standards and sanitary measures to create the most favorable conditions for a diverse life and human activity. Due to the high significance and relevance of the problems of preserving the health of athletes and those involved in recreational physical education, knowledge of the basics of sports hygiene is an integral part of the educational process for training specialists in physical culture and sports. The textbook is intended for students of physical education faculties, coaches and methodologists on health-improving forms of physical culture and sports. 2nd edition, supplemented. Edited by V. A. Margazin, O. N. Semenova, E. E. Achkasov.< /p>