The article presents a theoretical analysis and summarizes the approaches on the use of tourism in recreational activities of students. Based on theoretical analysis and synthesis of specified scientific- methodical literature revealed that the need of the youth in active recreation, is an integral part of the harmonious, comprehensively developed personality of a student. In the article, given the present stage of development of the industry of scientific knowledge and on the basis of a

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... ensive analysis of concepts and categories of recreation refined interpretation of the concept of "recreational culture" as a component of physical culture. In addition, recreational needs of students systematized. Proved the effectiveness of technology forming recreation culture of students taking into account the positive impact on indicators of physical condition, the theoretical training, the amount of motor activity, the organization of useful leisure and recreation. Substantiation for the structure and content of the technology of forming a recreational activity of students, and defined and developed organizational and methodical conditions of its realization in a higher educational institution means the health and recreational physical activity. The concept of sport tourism, sports and health campaign described. It outlines the main features and challenges of sport tourism, analyzes its types and functions. The article shows various approaches to the definition of this concept identified the characteristics and features. Classification of sport tourism will thoroughly examine its modifications and main development trends and characteristics, will allow organizing the knowledge and deeply understanding the nature of sport tourism, solving the problems of its territorial organization, to plan the development of the material base, to produce and sell the tourist product. Sports and health tourism plays a significant role in the development of the domestic tourist movement. In fact, it is one of the most accessible mass forms of outdoor activities and ways to discover the world. Today, sport trips are becoming an integral part of the life of all segments of the population. Ukraine has all the prerequisites for the intensive development of sports and recreational tourism: geographical position and topography, favorable climate, rich natural, historical, cultural and tourist-recreational potential.