The role of physical activity in promoting healthy behaviors in adolescents (a review study)

Abstract

Background and goal:

Physical activity plays a crucial role in promoting healthy behaviors in adolescents. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the role of physical activity in promoting healthy behaviors in adolescents.

Method:

The present study was a systematic review. Google Scholar, Scopus, Pub Med, Wos and MDPI databases were used to search for articles from 2020 to 2024. Articles were extracted using the keywords of physical activity, promotion of healthy behaviors, adolescents and sports.

Findings:

The study suggests that regular physical activity is important for promoting healthy behaviors in children, such as maintaining a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and managing stress effectively. Engagement in physical activity can improve academic outcomes in school-aged children and facilitate social and emotional learning.

Conclusion:

findings of this study support the idea that physical pastime is a key thing of a healthy way of life for young people.