The Influence of Strength Sports on the Overall Development and Formation of Human Character

SUMMARY: Aim: The main research goal was to show the impact of practicing strength sports on human development and their perception of the surrounding reality. Moreover, the research was conducted in a diverse age group, which gives us a broader view of the issue of caring for human health from the perspective of at least three generations. Methods: In the development of this text, the diagnostic survey method was used based on the tool of the questionnaire. On the basis of the obtained research results, the analysis and synthesis method was used. In addition, the development used professional literature, which was analyzed and properly adapted to the discussed issues. The monographic-descriptive method was also used in the study. An important element was the analysis of statistical data and the formulation of conclusions and proposals for further research. Results: The conducted research has shown the need for sports exercises for the integral and permanent development of a person. The respondents indicated the need to participate in sports activities that affect not only the physical condition of a person, but also the mental, intellectual, and spiritual condition. Conclusion: From the considerations made, one can draw a clear conclusion that sport is the path to health in the broad sense of the word. A modern man exposed to stress, and at the same time being a sensitive person and filled with ideals of life, quite needs success in terms of appearance. This gives him a sense of value and heals him many times from acquired complexes. Originality: Pomimo rozwoju wielu dyscyplin sportowych wciąż istnieje potrzeba prowadzenia badań w zakresie ćwiczeń siłowych. Jedną z takich form są zajęcia na siłowni lub w klubie fitness, które w ostatnim czasie stały się popularne. Elementem oryginalnym tekstu jest jego charakter empiryczny pozwalający na bliższe poznanie znaczenia tej formy ćwiczeń dla ogólnego rozwoju człowieka.