Pediatria pre prax 3/2017
Declining physical fitness of children and youth does not impact only sport performance
Reduction in regular physical activity and worsening of physical fitness children and youth is worldwide and the public problem. There is not the big difference when compare Slovakian consequence with other countries. However physical activity is complex and unique instrument of primary and secondary prevention. Main goal of sport and exercise is support healthy human grow and avoid risk of overweight and obesity in later age. Physical movement absence does not impact only performance, body composition and health. Rather influence mental fitness and cognitive abilities.
Keywords: physical activity, physical fitness, health
