V. S. Makeeva, ¹ A. D. Mikhailov ²

¹The Russian University of Sport «GTSOLIFK», Moscow

²Tula State Pedagogical University named after L. N. Tolstoy, Tula

Abstract. The article outlines the basics of organizing swimming lessons with the inclusion of sports and leisure activities in the training process. According to the authors, sports and leisure activities contribute to the disclosure of personal characteristics and have a positive effect on the development of abilities of primary school children.

Keywords: primary school students, swimming, training programs, leisure and sports activities, abilities.