Postural defects correction in the process of physical educationand sport

Abstract

Postural defects are the real blight of the contemporary world. The scientific research has shown that themore inactive and sedentary lifestyle one leads, the faster their muscular system becomes dysfunctional.It also loses the ability of active spinal stabilization, which results in postural defects, a serious 21stcentury problem among young generation. Postural defects are believed to be caused by the lack ofphysical activity. Undoubtedly, physical education and sport play an important role in prevention andcorrection of poor posture as in this way particular body systems are affected, which consequently canlead to the elimination of postural defects or at least to their reduction. The objective of the article is tojustify the need for corrective exercise during physical education classes as well as to show the role ofsport and physical activity in maintaining good body posture and in correcting the existing defects.

Keywords

• physical education
• physical education objectives
• postural defect
• postural defect correction