Sport and Sustainability: The Role of Physical Activity in Achieving Good Health and Well-Being

Catalin Octavian Manescu () and Alexandra Mihaela Mihalache ()
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Catalin Octavian Manescu: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Alexandra Mihaela Mihalache: Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Marathon, 2024, vol. 17, issue 1, 10-18

Abstract: This paper explores the relationship between Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and the role of physical activity in achieving improved health outcomes in Romania. The study aims to evaluate the impact of sport and regular physical activity on population health by analyzing key statistical indicators provided by Eurostat, particularly from the section "Sport participation – practicing sport and physical activity". These indicators are correlated with national progress toward SDG 3 targets as outlined by the “România Durabilă†platform, specifically focusing on reducing mortality from non- communicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. Through a comparative and data-driven approach, the research highlights disparities in physical activity levels across age and gender, and assesses long-term health implications, and discusses Romania’s progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The findings aim to provide evidence-based insights that emphasise the need for inclusive, strategic national policies promoting active lifestyles as a key lever for sustainable well-being.

Keywords: physical activity; public health; sport participation; SDG 3 (good health and well-being); school infrastructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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