BARRIERS AFFECTING ADOLESCENT PARTICIPATION

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Abstract

This report elaborates the systematic review of what is known about the barriers to the adolescent's participation in the physical activities in the United Kingdom. The review findings include the qualitative and the quantitative aspects. The systematic review found that health promotions interventions addresses this core issue of serious concern. This literature review aims at providing an overview of the current issue concerning young people participation in the physical activities. The report covers the research evidences that support the elaboration of the contemporary issue with authenticity. The report ranges the elaboration of the topic from general perspectives to barriers of physical activities of the adolescent. The methodologies include the review of previous presented research reports. Reports give a true and fair view of all the physical activities performed by every boy or girl in order to maintain health problems. The conclusion of the report is that adolescent physical participation is declining due to various internal and external factor and these factors can be reduced if adequately addressed.



Key Words: Adolescents, female, exercise, health behaviour, obesity, physical activity, qualitative methods, general, youth.

Introduction4

Literature Review5

Personal Factors6

Environmental Factors6

Aims and Objectives7

Methods8

Results9

Discussion9

Barriers affecting adolescent participation in physical Activities9

Biological Variables11

Age and Gender11

Sedentary Lifestyle11

Psychological Variables11

Motivational Aspects11

Lack of Fun and Enjoyment12

Lack of Time and increased workload12

Lack of Interest12

Lack of Motivation and Fatigue13

Lack of Confidence13

Parental Influences13

Perceived Barriers14

Physical Activities15

At School15

Outside the School15

Girls are less active than boys16

Perceived Competence16

Benefits of Physical activity for adolescent17

Short Term heatlh Advantages for physical activities for adolescents17

Physical activities and its impact on blood pressure in adolescents17

Blood lipids and Physical activity role in adolescents17

Conclusion18

Thesis Statement: Barriers affecting adolescent participation in physical activities in UK

Introduction

Physical activities are one of the key factors that is associated with health related issues of the people. There are various aspects that stimulate the adolescents to participate in the physical activities (Rees, R., 2006, pp. 806-825), it may occur from guidance and encouragement from the health professionals and the elders. If the adolescents are active and participative in the physical activities, they will be more fit and fine. Health professionals must consider certain factors for instances; personal, social and environmental aspects (Elder, John P., et al., 2007, pp. 155-165). This will not only enhance the adolescent participation but also stimulate their growth. Health professionals must focus on the readiness to change because changes affect the steps of adolescent and their families to maintain the participation in the physical activities (Hallal, P. C., 2006, pp.1019-1030).

There are various barriers, affecting adolescent participation in physical activity and these factors must be focused to eliminate the consequences that may arise from these issues.

Literature Review

Continuous physical activities play a crucial role in the strengthening the health matters of the adolescents. Disorders such as low back, shoulder and neck pains are such indications of disease which may be the consequences of low participation in the physical activities. The period of adolescence is fundamentally a transformation from childhood to adulthood and life time activities for instance regular exercise (Rees, ...