Factors of attractiveness of education in physical education universities for candidates for national sports teams

The purpose of the study is to identify the leading factors of attractiveness of higher education in physical education universities for athletes who are candidates for national sports teams. Research methods: analysis and generalization of official data and reporting documentation of physical education universities, information and analytical materials from monitoring the activities of higher education institutions. Research results and conclusions. The indicator of the proportion of highly qualified athletes who are candidates for national sports teams of the Russian Federation among the student population demonstrates the ability of an educational institution to create conditions for athletes to pursue both a sports and a professional career. This fact indicates the success of processes aimed at integrating scientific, educational, and sports activities of students through the implementation of a decentralized integration model. The data presented in the study on the indicators and factors of successful organization of activities in universities can be used to build forecasts for the dynamics of the proportion of student‑athletes who are candidates for national teams in the total student population within the framework of creating and implementing development programs.