摘要：Technology development, more domicile way of life, and insufficient physical activity represent a threat to psychosomatic state of the individual at the beginning of 21st c. As many researches have shown that regular physical activity strengthens the body, develops motor skills, reduces the risk of early death, contributes to the socialization, improves general health and positively affect mental health, we come to conclusion that the exercise should be a part of general education and culture of life. The aim of this work is to analyze the findings from the literature, both domestic and foreign, that are engaged in physical activity as one of the factors that contribute to the psychological health of individuals. In other words, the contribution of physical exercise in reducing anxiety and stress, and increasing the health of individuals, as well as the connection between physical exercise and selfesteem will be elaborated and the impact of physical exercise on socialization and psychosomatic state of the individual will be explained.
关键词：physical activity; mental health;psychosomatic state
