The Independent and Regular Practise of Physical Activities – A Necessity of the Modern Age

Abstract

The purpose of independent physical activities regards the passing of free time in an enjoyable and useful manner, aiming at the maintenance of body health. The surveyed population carries on sportive activities, in their free time and for relaxation or recreation, for socializing/social integration, physical improvement or personal fulfilment. The presence of physical education classes in the academic curriculum is absolutely necessary to stimulate the practise of physical activity among the youth and for the development of the capacity to practise physical exercise independently, during an entire lifetime.