Abstract
This article’s relevance lies in the growing scientific interest in the
links between physical activity and the human immune system. Sports and
regular physical exercise are key contributors to overall health and the body’s
functional capacity. They influence the immune response either directly or
indirectly. Accordingly, this systematic review examines current medical and
pedagogical studies on how physical activity of varying intensities affects
immune function. Sources were selected based on the following criteria:
publication in peer-reviewed medical or pedagogical journals within the past
two decades, and the use of experimental, quasi-experimental, or clinical
research methods. The article outlines the beneficial effects of moderate physical
activity and the potential risks of immunodeficiency resulting from excessive
or chronic exertion. Furthermore, it emphasises the importance of physical
education as a critical component of disease prevention and a key element in
rehabilitation within sports pedagogy. In addition, the article reveals the role
of physical activity in maintaining the healthy functioning of the human body.
It explores medical aspects of rehabilitation in sports pedagogy and discusses
how sports activities influence immune response. Finally, the article examines
the broader medical impact of physical exercise on the immune system.
links between physical activity and the human immune system. Sports and
regular physical exercise are key contributors to overall health and the body’s
functional capacity. They influence the immune response either directly or
indirectly. Accordingly, this systematic review examines current medical and
pedagogical studies on how physical activity of varying intensities affects
immune function. Sources were selected based on the following criteria:
publication in peer-reviewed medical or pedagogical journals within the past
two decades, and the use of experimental, quasi-experimental, or clinical
research methods. The article outlines the beneficial effects of moderate physical
activity and the potential risks of immunodeficiency resulting from excessive
or chronic exertion. Furthermore, it emphasises the importance of physical
education as a critical component of disease prevention and a key element in
rehabilitation within sports pedagogy. In addition, the article reveals the role
of physical activity in maintaining the healthy functioning of the human body.
It explores medical aspects of rehabilitation in sports pedagogy and discusses
how sports activities influence immune response. Finally, the article examines
the broader medical impact of physical exercise on the immune system.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 378-394 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
Keywords*
- immune system
- immunodeficiency
- sports pedagogy
- exercise physiology
Field of Science*
- 3.3 Health sciences
Publication Type*
- 1.1. Scientific article indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database
