Studia Kinanthropologica

Studia Kinanthropologica 2014, 15(3):141-145

Hypokinesis - causes and consequences

V. Bunc

Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu, Laboratoř sportovní motoriky

The movement is a basic human need, the lack of which has body any actual, relevant information. As a result of the ever-decreasing amount of physical activity is implemented sedentary lifestyle. Hypokinesis, defined as lack of movement without objective reasons, is due to the insufficient supply of appropriate physical activities especially in children. This is reflected in the lack of fitness and low physical literacy in young and adult population. The result is a variety of health complications, starting with overweight and obesity and hypertension, diabetes mellitus 2. type, and other chronic non-infectious diseases type ending on the one hand and the low skill level on the other hand, all of which have the effect of significantly affects the current motion mode of the current population. In practice, this means reduced work performance, increased risk of job failure, impaired regeneration after work load and especially the quality of life. Limited choice of applicable physical activities due to lack of preparation, motion deficit deepens. The basis axles - regime measures to increase the volume regularly carried unpretentious, inexpensive physical activities -for-sale "home" conditions and appropriate education.

Keywords: hypokinesis; motor skills; physical literacy; children and adults; physical intervention

Published: September 30, 2014  Show citation