- Author:
Monika Piątkowska
- Author:
Elżbieta Biernat
- Year of publication:
2016
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
72-83
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.2016.46.4.06
- PDF:
tner/201604/tner20160406.pdf
The aim of this work is an evaluation of the relation between risk behaviour of adolescents (bad eating habits, sedentary behaviour and abuse of psychoactive substances and stimulants) and fulfilling pro-health recommendations related with physical activity. The survey study was conducted in 2016 in Warsaw middle and high schools among 609 students using standardised international tools. World Health Organisation recommendations concerning pro-health physical activity level are met only by 24.2% of surveyed teenagers. Physical activity is a factor protecting teenagers from sitting for over 2 hours a day and bad eating habits. Prophylactic programs should consider promotion of physical activity.
- Author:
Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski
- E-mail:
k.sas-nowosielski@awf.katowice.pl
- Institution:
Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9569-5954
- Author:
Sylwia Szopa-Wiśnios
- E-mail:
s.szopa@awf.katowice.pl
- Institution:
Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1263-6685
- Year of publication:
2022
- Source:
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- Pages:
80-90
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.22.67.1.06
- PDF:
tner/202201/tner6706.pdf
Assessing the correlates of older adults’ leisure-time physical activity (PA) is essential to effectively promote these populations’ active lifestyles. Few studies have been published about PA correlates of older adults in Poland. The aim of this study was thus to identify correlates of self-reported PA of older adults. Participants were 577 members of senior citizen clubs aged 70.72±8.04 years. Questionnaires were used to collect data of PA, psychological, perceived social and environmental variables related to PA. Results of regression analyses with four levels of PA as dependent variables and psychosocial factors as independent variables showed that all models were significant, explaining the variance from 8% (walking) to 20% (VPA). Age and accessibility of fitness facilities were significant predictors in the final regression equation used to explain all levels of PA except walking. Time spent on TV predicted walking, LPA and MPA.
- Author:
Monika Piątkowska
- E-mail:
monika.piatkowska@awf.edu.pl
- Institution:
Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3844-550X
- Author:
Elżbieta Biernat
- E-mail:
elzbieta.biernat@sgh.waw.pl
- Institution:
Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4675-5017
- Year of publication:
2023
- Source:
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- Pages:
13-24
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.23.72.2.01
- PDF:
tner/202302/tner7201.pdf
The paper aimed to analyse the level of depression, anxiety and stress of female teachers and determine its association with the subjects’ psychosocial, sociodemographic, and lifestyle characteristics. A survey based on Depression Anxiety Stress Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire was carried out. Among teachers, 27.3% reported moderate or higher overall levels of negative emotional symptoms. Teachers with low physical activity level (PAL) were likelier to report higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than those with moderate or high PAL. The study indicates the importance of PA interventions for maintaining mental health in this group.
- Author:
Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski
- Institution:
Academy of Physical Education im. J. Kukuczki
- Author:
Małgorzata Grabara
- Institution:
Academy of Physical Education im. J. Kukuczki
- Author:
Andrzej Hadzik
- Institution:
Academy of Physical Education im. J. Kukuczki
- Year of publication:
2013
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
194-203
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.13.32.2.16
- PDF:
tner/201302/tner3216.pdf
The aim of the study was to measure the association among Health Belief Model (HBM) variables and self-reported physical activity of young adults. A survey research protocol was employed. Participants were 391 university students (245 females), 19–22 years old (–x = 21.41±3.49). Analyses revealed that the strongest predictor of physical activity is self-efficacy, followed by perceived benefits and the perceived barriers. Other HBM variables, such as the perceived susceptibility or perceived severity, were not associated with physical activity. On the basis of the obtained results it may be concluded that the HBM as a model of avoiding diseases is not adequate to explain and predict physical activity of young adults.
- Author:
Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski
- E-mail:
ksn@awf.katowice.pl
- Institution:
Academy of Physical Education, Katowice
- Year of publication:
2005
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
79-88
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.05.5.1.07
- PDF:
tner/200501/tner507.pdf
In the face of maintaining a high level of morbidity of civilization diseases, the etiology of which is to a large degree connected with scarcity of physical activity (obesity, coronary heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus etc.), an education dealing with participation in physical culture has become an important social task. In order to be efficient the process should be aimed at developing psychological and behavioural determinants of physical activity but also building social relationships enhancing an active life style. One of the mechanisms through which social environment may influence physical activity of children and youth is social support. The paper presents the results of the study of four kinds of social support for physical activity (instrumental, informational, emotional and evaluational) received by pupils at the age of 14 to 18 from their parents, peers and physical education teachers. The results suggest that the most often received form of support is emotional one (especially from parents and peers) and the least frequent – instrumental support, which is a more direct form of support than the above mentioned one. Moreover, the frequency with which respondents receive social support for their physical activity significantly differentiates particular categories of significant others, with the most rare support from physical education (PE) teachers. Also an interesting phenomenon was observed of parents’decreasing social support for physical activity of girls as they are growing up.
- Author:
Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski
- Institution:
Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
- Author:
Joanna Ogrodnik
- Institution:
Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
- Year of publication:
2012
- Source:
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- Pages:
281-291
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.12.30.4.23
- PDF:
tner/201204/tner3023.pdf
The research was focused on determination if persons at various stages of motivational readiness for leisure physical activity differ by the length of time spent in front of a TV/PC computer screen and attitudes towards such entertainment. Subject to research were 139 high school students aged 16 to 18. The findings refute the thesis that modern media tend to draw young people away from active leisure. Persons not undertaking physical activity spend an equal amount of time in front of a TV set or a PC as those undertaking physical activity systematically and regularly. In addition also the persons avoiding straining themselves place a high value of physical activity to their health.