The contribution of psysical activity and sport in the development of youth: an inclusive perspective

An essential component for the psychophysical development of the human being, sport has always played a decisive role in our culture, social and family, thanks to its educational function. Sport is the mirror of our society, able to transmit models of life and practices of virtuous behaviour. It represents an important moment of for-mation, both from a motor and psychological-emotional point of view, able to actively contribute to the formation of the personalities of the involved subjects. This paper analyses how the initiation into motor and sports practice of individuals with intellectual, mental, relational or social criticalities, aims to promote their inclusion, self-esteem, social integration and prevent the risk of onset of chronic degenerative diseases and improve their quality of life.