Historický vývoj sociálního významu sportu ve společnosti – Kraus Michal (2019)

Sport as a social phenomenon became the subject of research by various scientific disciplines as early as the 1960s, which demonstrated that it is a significant social phenomenon and its relationship to social values is fundamental. This publication aims, based on an analysis of the historical development of the social significance of sport in society and the historical development of state support for sport as a significant social factor in the development of society and the building of a modern social state, to point out that, given the significant Czech sporting traditions, sport should play at least as significant a role in Czech society in terms of health, education, social integration, and cultural values as it does in European Union countries. The publication can serve anyone who wants to broaden their professional perspective on the significance and real possibilities of sport in influencing a healthy and active lifestyle for the entire Czech society, especially students of physical education faculties and higher vocational schools focusing on sport and social sciences.