The Impact of Physical Culture and Sports on Health and Quality of Life

Introduction. The article discusses the influence of physical culture and sports on human health and quality of life. The author considers key aspects of physical activity. The work emphasizes that health is a fundamental factor determining the quality of life, including both objective indicators (physical health, working conditions, income level) and subjective aspects (life satisfaction, emotional well-being).

The purpose of the work was to analyze the impact of physical culture and sports on health and quality of life, as well as to identify key factors that improve physical, mental, and social well-being through regular physical activity.

Materials and methods. Methodologically, the work is a brief review of related literature based on a content analysis of scientific publications discussing the impact of physical culture and sports on health and quality of life.

Results. The article pays special attention to the role of physical activity in disease prevention, strengthening of the cardiovascular system, normalization of metabolic processes, and improvement of mental and emotional health. The social significance of sport in strengthening social ties, developing communication skills, and increasing social integration is discussed. In addition, social determinants of health are analyzed, including income, education, working conditions, and social support, as well as their impact on public health. The author emphasizes the need to develop infrastructure and national programs aimed at promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.

The article concludes that there is a high importance in elaborating an integrated approach to the development of physical culture and sports as tools for improving health and quality of life, as well as in providing recommendations for their implementation in state programs.

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