Physiotherapia Croatica, Vol. 20 No. 1, 2022.
Original scientific paper
Level of physical activity and motivation for physical activity in adolescents
Silvija Burić
; Clinical hospital Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Croatia
Anita Zovko
; Faculty of Philosophy in Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction: Adolescence is the period of transition
from childhood to adulthood. This period is marked by
physical, mental, emotional and cognitive development.
Physical activity has a positive effect on all elements
of development during adolescence. The World Health
Organization defines physical activity as any movement
performed by skeletal muscles that requires energy
expenditure, and motivation has an important impact
on physical activity.
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the level of
physical activity of adolescents and to determine the
motives for participation in physical activity and exercise.
Materials and methods: The study involved 351 students
studied for vocations in the field of medicine for dental
assistant, dental technician, pharmacy technician,
physical therapy technician, medical cosmetician,
sanitary technician and medical laboratory technician.
The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents
(PAQ-A) was used to assess the level of physical activity,
and the Exercise Motivations Inventory – 2 (EMI-2) was
used to examine the motives for participating in physical
activity and exercise.
Results: The results showed a low level of physical activity
in the subjects. A statistically significant difference was
found in the level of gender-related physical activity.
Age, grade, and field did not have a significant effect on
the level of physical activity. The highest average values
were recorded for subscale positive health and strength
and endurance. A statistically significant difference in
motives related to gender and age was observed in the
subscales associated with intrinsic motivation, and in
class and direction a statistically significant difference
was observed in the subscales associated with extrinsic
motivation.
Conclusion: This study suggests low levels of physical
activity in adolescents.
Keywords
adolescence, physical activity, motivation
Hrčak ID:
285830
URI
Publication date:
23.5.2022.
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