The analysis of the ways to encourage physical activity among the members of the rural community

Relevance and problem of the topic. Both Lithuanian and foreign researchers have revealed the positive effects of physical activity on the physical and mental health of people of all ages. Their results suggest that physical activity can help prevent cardiovascular disease or diabetes or obesity and a predisposition to depression. It has been observed that more physically active students have higher self-esteem. They have better data on social integration and have more favorable health-related behaviors: diet, lack of harmful habits (Šukys, Bagdonas, 2007). According to R. Balsevičienė (2011), the promotion of sufficient physical activity is very important by vaccinating healthy lifestyle skills which would help to avoid such negative psychological factors as reluctance, laziness, ignorance of exercise or negative attitude towards physical activity in general. Therefore the attention of scientists physicians and educators to physical activity is not surprising. Their physical activity and change are studied, data are analyzed from the aspect of gender (Dubickienė, 2006). Physical activity is a factor that forms the human body and its functions. It develops and strengthens all systems of the body and affects their functions and vitality. A person needs physical activity just as much as food and air. Movement is considered to be the main biological factor of human development that promotes the development of the body. Movement improves human motor skills and physical abilities. Physical exercises increases muscle mass, volume, strength and firmness. Good health is a constant feeling of pleasant energy (Health and Phisycal Activity, 2011). The bject of research: Factors of the ways to encourage physical activity of community members. The aim of research: To identify and evaluate the factors of the ways to encourage physical activity in the community by analyzing the literature and applying questionnaires. The objectives of research: 1. Analyze physical activity and its importance from a theoretical point of view. 2. To investigate the factors promoting physical activity in the community. 3. Identify the main causes of physical porosity