Family traditions to motivate schoolchildren for physical activity

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O.A. Churganov1
E.A. Gavrilova1
Y.V. Yakovlev2
1North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, Moscow
2Military Academy of Signal Communications named after Marshal of the Soviet Union S.M. Budyonny, Moscow

Objective of the study was to analyze the potential role of family traditions for the schoolchildren’s motivations for physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The study was completed under the social Public-private Partnership for the Family and Demographic Policies “Strong family, strong Russia” Project. Subject to a questionnaire survey were 10 thousand schoolchildren of 11, 13 and 15 years of age in 14 Russian cities from the Health Cities and Towns Associations; with the questionnaire survey compliant to the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) standard. The questionnaire survey demonstrates the high role of family values and relations in the children’s motivations for health activities, healthy lifestyle and physical trainings. The study data and analyses verify the need for mass physical activation programs with a special priority being given to family encouragements and contributions.

Keywords: physical activity, family traditions, motivation for healthy lifestyle.

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