Teenager`s leisure time driving factors and their relationship with physical activity

Object of research: physical activity and leisure time of teens 16-18 years old teens. Aim of research: during the research of the literature sources reveal leisure subjects of 16-18 years old teens and their relationship with physical activity. Objectives: 1. To reveal the subjects of leisure time for teens 16-18 years old. 2.To reveal the subjects of physical activity for teens 16-18 years old; 3. Identify the leisure time forms of teens 16-18 years old teens and their relationship with physical activity. Subjects of research: 245 pupils (16-18 years old) of Siauliai, Kaunas and Rokiskis schools. Methods of research: a e-questionnaire-based survey; systematization and comparison of data. Conclusions: 1. Pastime drivers have the opportunity to communicate with friends (94.69%), and parental consent for leisure activities (77.6%). Inside physical activity-promoting factors: a desire to feel good (M - 74.4% B - 76.5%), a fun leisure time (M - 73.8% B - 67.1%), health promotion (M - 71.9% B - 81.2%), weight control (M - 71.3% B - 62.4%), the beautiful appearance (M - 65.6% B - 67.1%). 2. Second external factors promoting physical activity are friends (M - 44.4% B - 43.5%), physical education teacher (M - 31.9% B - 32.9%), creating the appropriate environment (school inventory of high-quality and attractive (M - 39.5% B - 40.7%, high and very high physical activity the students less (p <.05)) fulfilling the physical education hygienic conditions (M - 33.6% B - 46.9%), high and very high physical activity the students less (p <.05)), positive attitudes towards physical activity during formation of the parents (the parents are not involved in physical activity in the school curriculum (80%)). 3. General physical activity and other forms of leisure choices stimulating factors: communication with friends as a form of leisure (94,69%) and motivation to be physically active (meeting with friends (M - 36.3% B - 34.7% ), familiarity with friends (M - 23.1% B - 37.6% (p <.05)), and parental approval of teenage leisure activities (77.6%)