Introduction: Injuries in sports are an inevitable part of an active lifestyle, but if they become chronic, they can significantly reduce the ability to participate in sports and impact quality of life. The aim of this thesis is to analyze available literature and, with the help of a survey, explain the predispositions leading to injuries, identify risk factors, and propose measures for their prevention among recreational athletes. Methods: The research was conducted using a questionnaire titled "The Impact of Sports Habits on the Occurrence of Injuries in Recreational Athletes," which reformulated parts of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ – long form). Results: A total of 180 participants took part in the study, of which 42.8% (N=77) were male, and the remaining 57.2% (N=103) were female. The survey results showed no statistically significant association between the examined variables and the frequency of injuries in recreational athletes. Discussion: Engaging in recreational sports, while offering significant health benefits and potentially extending lifespan, also carries certain risks of injury. Most of these injuries occur in the lower extremities, making injury prevention in this area particularly important for runners, both from a medical and public health perspective. Conclusion: Most injuries among recreational athletes occur in the lower extremities, making the prevention of such injuries of great medical and public health importance. Among the external risk factors, the most significant are running in uncomfortable or worn-out shoes, improper running technique, running on hard surfaces, poor nutrition, excessive weekly training volume, and too many or too few weekly training sessions. Although sports injuries are a common part of an active lifestyle, chronic injuries can severely impact sports performance and quality of life.