according to skumin, the culture of health is not only the mechanical connection of the two concepts—the concept of ″culture″ and the concept of ″health″. this is their synthesis, which forms a new quality, a new content. skumin examines the culture of health as the specific science, that develops the theoretical and practical tasks of harmonious development of the spiritual, mental, and physical human force, forming of optimum environment, which provides a higher level of creativity of life. thus, skumin argues that the culture of health is a separate science, that creates new content. the main challenge of culture of health is the development of spiritual, mental and physical capabilities of man.