Abstract - The differences in chosen spirometric values of young judo competitors against of the control group as one of the patterns to the improvement the health of the young generation
Poor physical activity in the young generation in the subsequent years results in problems of the majority of the society and at the same time in the increase of budget expenses on healthcare. Therefore, despite creating school programs aimed at improving the physical condition some exemplars taken from various sports disciplines taken up by young people should be presented with their pro-health effect.
Leading junior judo competitors and people at similar age and with similar somatic parameters who were not involved in sports were selected and examined spirometrically.
Despite young age and still unfinished personal development of the young people tested in both groups, the results in the group of judo competitors were significantly higher and showed a significant correlation to some of the somatic value.
The aim of these study was presentation of the chosen differences in the spirometric values between the young judo competitors and persons who were not involved in sports.
It shows as sport realized as judo can be the main factor (and pattern) motivating for physical activities.
It is also important: ease of spirometric tests, the values of self-defense in judo and visible development of the respiratory system.
Depending on the results of spirometry indication of some somatic features may be an additional motivating factor.