Abstract
The aim of the research was to determine, based on a systematic review of published studies that dealt with barriers to physical activity in adolescents, which are the most common barriers that stop adolescents from engaging in physical activity. Within the research original scientific studies are included, the ones that had male and female adolescents as a sample of respondents, studies related to the analysis of barriers that occur in adolescents, in which assessments were made on the basis of a questionnaire related to barriers. The research included studies from January 1, 2003, to July 2020. The final analysis, based on the set criteria, included 11 studies that were processed and presented. Most studies have shown that more internal barriers than external ones occur in girls comparing to boys, while external barriers are more common causes of not engaging in physical activity in boys. The three most common barriers among boys were: lack of company, lack of time and school obligations. Among girls, the most commonly reported barrier was "I'd rather do some other activities" and reporting a lack of time. The significance of this research is that it provides information on barriers in respondents who are adolescents, ie the reasons why their physical activity is reduced or they do not engage in physical activity at all. The significance of this research is that it provides information on barriers in respondents who are adolescents, ie the reasons why their physical activity is reduced or they do not engage in physical activity at all.
Highlights
Regular physical activity is very important for health promotion, for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, for reducing the risk of developing coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and colon cancer (Kann et al, 2000; Trost et al, 2002)
Most studies have shown that more internal barriers than external ones occur in girls more than in boys, while external barriers are a more common cause of not engaging in physical activity in boys (Arzu et al, 2006; Stanish et al, 2015; Fernández et al, 2016)
These are just the reasons they find in order to justify not being involved in sports activities, and it follows that the only reason and the biggest subjectively perceived barrier is laziness and mental unwillingness of the child to start engaging in physical activity
Summary
Regular physical activity is very important for health promotion, for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, for reducing the risk of developing coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and colon cancer (Kann et al, 2000; Trost et al, 2002). Regarding the fact that an insufficiently active person is someone who does not engage in physical activity according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO, 2010), 8.2% of boys and 16.3% of girls aged 5 to 14 belong to this group. According to one of the medical glossaries, adolescence is the period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood. It usually begins between the ages of 11 and 13 with the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics and lasts through the teenage years until the age of 18-20, when it completes development into an adult.Intense physical, psychological, emotional, and personal changes occur during this period (UNFPA, 2006). Adolescence is usually considered to be the healthiest period of life, in which the peak of strength, speed, fitness, and many cognitive abilities is reached
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