The advances in science and technology in the 21st century have limited the mobility of modern humans. They get to their destinations by car, do their work on a computer, order groceries home, and even clean the house with a robot. Such a lack of movement has a negative impact on the health of the body and soul. The popular slogan “life is movement” is becoming increasingly difficult to implement.

Physical activity increases endurance and performance, improves brain function and strengthens health. It stimulates the production of endorphins - hormones of joy, the need for which increases if a person is under severe stress. It improves overall well-being and mood, helps to overcome depression and panic attacks.

This study examined the relationship between a person’s level of physical activity and emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to accurately recognize, identify, and understand emotions; the ability to control the intensity of excessively strong emotions, regulate the external manifestation of emotions, and voluntarily evoke desired emotions.

Physical activity is just one factor among many indicators that develop emotional intelligence, but it is of great importance for improving a person’s psychological well-being and health.