MEDICAL SUPERVISION IN SPORTS AND HYGIENE OF SPORTS FACILITIES: TASKS, STANDARDS, AND REQUIREMENTS

Abstract

 The health and performance of athletes depend not only on their training and nutrition but also on systematic medical supervision and the hygienic conditions of the facilities in which they train and compete. This article explores three interconnected areas of sports medicine and hygiene: the main tasks of medical supervision, the hygiene of sports facilities, and the hygienic requirements for their maintenance. Medical supervision is presented as a preventive and organizational system that ensures the safety of athletes, prevents injuries, and optimizes training loads [1]. The hygiene of sports facilities is analyzed in terms of architectural design, microclimate, lighting, sanitary conditions, and safety standards [2]. Hygienic requirements for maintenance are discussed with reference to cleaning regimes, ventilation, water supply, and accessibility [3]. The article draws upon Russian and international textbooks, methodological guidelines, and peer-reviewed research indexed in Scopus, highlighting the importance of integrating medical and hygienic control for the safety and effectiveness of physical culture and sports activities. The discussion emphasizes that medical supervision and hygiene are not isolated practices but complementary elements of a unified preventive system that protects health and enhances performance.