Introduction. Spending free time with the family has a beneficial effect on atmosphere, kindness and cheerfulness in the family home. Physical activity builds and implements proper lifestyle and health status. When performed in the family, it has a positive influence on numerous aspects, not only health, but also psychological and social ones i.e., it strengthens family bonds, helps overcome the mental barrier against doing sports, teaches children how to accept successes and failures in their lives, and counterbalances time spent motionless in a school or office work. Aim. The aim of the study was to obtain the respondents’ opinions on physical activity in the family. Material and methods. The study involved 100 people aged 15-20 years. The authors’ original questionnaire was used containing questions about the forms of physical activity, and the activity performed along with family members. Participation in the study was voluntary and anonymous. Results and conclusions. According to the conducted study, there was no association between age, sex, education, and levels of physical activity. Among the respondents, 67% showed an enthusiastic attitude towards spending free time with their families in an active way, but only 45% actually perform physical exercise with other family members. According to the respondents, the arguments that make physical activity impossible were: lack of time (47%), household chores (21%), poor health (14%), lack of access to recreational facilities (10%), lack of motivation (8%). Physical activity in the family, in the opinion of people involved in the study, has a positive impact on biological, psychological and social factors.

Key words: physical activity, family.