TENDENCIES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, STUDY CASE - EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN “MOVE WEEK” IN ARAD - ROMANIA

Abstract

Scientific evidence shows that physical inactivity is a leading
risk factor for ill health, going well beyond issues related to weight
control and influencing both physical and mental well-being. Over
the past few years, the promotion of physical activity has increasingly
been recognized in Europe as a priority for public health, and
many countries have responded through the development of policies
and interventions. With almost one million deaths per year attributable
to physical inactivity, this has become the fourth leading risk
factor for global mortality in high-income countries and a major
public health issue (WHO). In this paper we want to present an
example of best practice in the field of physical activities to the
broad masses of the population. These activities were conducted in
the month of October 2013 throughout the European Union. Our
case study approach the events organized Aurel Vlaicu University
of Arad during this campaign. With over 300 attendees at the event
and the first edition, we consider it a successful campaign.