Aktywne formy spędzania czasu wolnego przez gimnazjalistów

Undertaking physical activity in ones free time is not only taking care about health, but also good physical condition. This is also lifestyle based on maintaining physical fitness and intellectual capability on optimal level. Recreation also contributes to high self-esteem, belief in ones abilities as well as improving ability of overcoming stress. Preparation to participation in active forms of spending free time seems to be one of the basic errand of school physical education. The purpose of the following study is stating manners of spending free time as well as preferred forms of physical activity amongst junior high school students. The research was carried out among 200 junior high school students from Szczecin and surrounding towns and villages in 2013. The method of diagnostic poll was used by means of a questionnaire. The gathered responses underwent quality, quantity and statistical analysis taking into consideration sex of respondents. Having analysed the collected responses, it was stated that junior high school students willingly spend leisure time actively. Among preferred forms of physical activity there were the following: cycling, volleyball, jogging and dancing.