ACTIVE TRANSPORT AS PART OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF DIFFERENT POPULATION GROUPS

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Introduction. Sustainable development is perceived as an aspiration that the main areas of human life (social, economic, environmental) take place in a coordinated manner, causing as little damage to humans and the environment as possible, evoking development throughout the world and in individual countries in order to satisfy people’s well-being in the present, without reducing the opportunities for future generations to satisfy their needs (Salvo, 2021; Baena-M orales, 2021). The importance of physical activity for sustainable development is being emphasized more and more often. This importance was also recognized by the World Health Organization, which in 2018 published the physical activity action plan «More active people for a healthier world 2018–2030», with the goals related to sustainable development and physical activity specified in it (World Health Organization, 2019). After the publication of this paper, researchers began to explore the relationship between sustainable development and physical activity in more detail, and found that in addition to the health benefits of a physically active society, there are additional benefits such as less fossil fuel use, cleaner air, less congestion, safer roads (Dai, Menhas, 2020; Baena-M orales, 2021). Considering the contribution of physical activity to the implementation of the sustainable development goals, investment in physical activity is encouraged, not only because of the direct health benefits, but also because increasing walking, cycling, active recreation, sports and play can contribute to a more harmonious, righteous and sustainable world (World Health Organization, 2018). The main methods of physical activity that provide benefits not only to health, but also to the well-being of the environment are active transport, i. e., walking, cycling, scootering (Kim, Hall, 2022).