CONTRIBUTION OF SPORTS TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDHOOD, PREADOLESCENCE AND ADOLESCENCE
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This paper analyzes physical activity as a scope for meeting the main needs and interests of children and young people, their problems of insufficient physical and sports activities and the impact of sports on social skills, communication, motivation and a positive self-image. Also, the paper discusses the influence of physical activity on cognitive development, psychosocial health and motor development of children, preadolescents and adolescents. The current lack of physical activity implies a relevant health challenge and a general social problem in our country and in the modern world. Through team work and interaction with peers, sport significantly contributes to the socialization of children and young people, whereby they develop social skills, cooperation and a sense of belonging to a social group. In addition, physical and sports activities affect the psychosocial development of children, as they enable them to express their emotions and face challenges, but also have a positive impact on their mental health, and on reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Sport is definitely a relevant factor for improving the quality of life of children, preadolescents and adolescents, because it motivates their proper development, social integration, personal growth and overall psychophysical development.
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