PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MOTOR CULTURE OF STUDENTS OF "REHABILITATION THERAPIST" SPECIALTY

Anushka Uzunova, Mariyana Petrova, Katya Mollova
2018 Knowledge International Journal  
Any movement of the human body associated with muscle contraction, resulting in energy expenditure which exceeds that during rest, is considered physical activity. Physical activity is directly related to health and quality of life. Reduced physical exercise is seen as one of the factors for the development of a number of socially significant diseases leading to premature mortality and/or disability. The regular and sufficient physical activity leads to morphological and functional changes in
more » ... e body that can prevent or delay the onset and development of these diseases. Movement as a manifestation of the physical activity is a major tool in the rehab therapist's work for prevention, prophylaxis and treatment of various diseases. The purpose of the study is to identify and analyze data related to motion awareness and personal motivation of the future rehabilitation therapists. Material and Methods: Students from the specialty "Rehabilitation Therapist" were inquired through a direct individual survey.
doi:10.35120/kij28072531a fatcat:bm43tagrdff4rme64t77aiddwu