Transformation of the students leisure sphere in modern conditions

Abstract

The types and forms of leisure activities are gradually transformed in modern conditions. It is caused by the objective conditions of modern life, such as informatization and value reorientation of people. The article is about student’s leisure, identifying activities that are preferred by student youth in their free time. During leisure time students prefer activities such as socializing with friends, listening to music, playing computer games, and reading books. Only 12% of students indicated that they doing exercised during leisure time. It is established that one of the most popular types of employment among students in modern conditions is e- sports. E-sports it is a new direction in the leisure activities of different age’s people and social status, a type of competitive activities and special practices of preparation for competitions based on computer or video games. E-sport is very popular among students but its development and implementation in leisure is just beginning. The reason for the negative attitude towards e-sports is the lack of physical activity. The positive impact of e-sports on the development of thought processes, logic, stability, independence, speed of reaction, attention, memory, development of teamwork and programming skills, the formation of general computer literacy is established. Prospects for further research are to determine the directions of formation positive attitude of students to use e-sports in the leisure process.