摘要:The article briefly explains the problem of physical exercise performed by handicapped people in their leisure time. It shows the results of research carried out among disabled people from Gdańsk and the neighbouring areas. Special attention was given to the problem of disabled and their awareness of physical activity. Respondents were asked several questions concerning their disability and physical activity. Results of the study show that physical activity among disabled people is often restricted to the obligatory rehabilitation; financial and technical conditions are mentioned as the most important barriers refraining them from this type of leisure.