Everyone knows that motivation is, of course, a necessary thing in any type of activity, especially in sports. This question is currently very relevant, as many young people are dismissive of sports and physical education, and of a healthy lifestyle in general. This article reveals the positive impact of sports on the development of leadership qualities, especially among student athletes.

The motivation for playing sports or physical education is the desire for physical and motor activity. Sports motivation is inextricably linked with mental stress. Sports, in turn, develop self-confidence, self-esteem, a sense of collectivism, discipline, sociability. Sport has a great influence on the development of not only personal qualities, academic performance, but also on future practical activities. Sport can become their professional field of activity if they want to become professional athletes.