Znaczenie aktywności fizycznej dla dobrostanu zdrowotnego dzieci w wieku wczesnoszkolnym
The importance of physical activity to well-being of elementary school children

Summary/Abstract: Technology development happens to consequently accustom society to lower doses of body movement which stays in opposition to the bodily needs of young children. Regular physical activity helps to balance out the nervous system, enhances intellectual power, lowers anxiety and stress levels, improves the quality of sleep and well-being. Despite of the number of changes applied to public schools in Poland which were aiming to influence children towards healthy patterns and choices their engagement in Physical Education classes lowers and obesity problem rises. The article is bringing attention to the correlation between children's sports activities and their well-being. The survey conducted in 2023 in the city of Bydgoszcz helped to gather parents` and teachers` opinions about the importance of physical activities by children of Elementary School. Questions of the survey circle around adults' awareness of potential impact sport and physical recreation have on bodily growth, cognitive skills and psychological state of Elementary School children. Physical Education classes are important investments socially and economically repaying the effort.

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