Problem In today’s day and age, physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle behaviors has been linked with the way our society operates. In a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was found that globally, “around 31% of adults aged 15 and over were insufficiently active in 2008 (men 28% and women 34%).” More so, approximately 3.2 million deaths each year are due to insufficient physical activity, making it the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality.
In relation, WHO defines physical activity as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.” There is an insufficient participation in this during leisure time, as well as an increase in sedentary behavior during work and …show more content…
(Rønning E. Barns, 2001) This has probably resulted in less physical activity for them growing up. Academic demands have also increased, often at the expense of physical education lessons and despite evidence suggesting that more physical activity could be associated with better academic performance. (Brettschneider WD, Naul R., 2004)
Leisure time and sports
Leisure-time physical activity is subject to changing trends. Organized sports activities have long provided substantial and varied opportunities for activity for many groups (Vuori I, et al, 2004) This is still the case, but some indicators suggest that people, especially adults, now give more priority to unorganized forms of activity, such as attending fitness centres or exercising alone or with friends. (WHO, 2007)
In addition, the Philippines topped the list of countries in Asia with individuals lacking regular exercise, according to the Sun Life Financial Asia Health Index for 2016. (Desiderio, 2017) Majority or 61% of the population were not having any regular physical activity. Among the key barriers identified by Filipinos to having a healthier life are lack of time due to work (57%), lack of personal motivation (47%), distractions of modern life (47%), cost (45%), and lack of venues for sports and recreation
In relation, WHO defines physical activity as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.” There is an insufficient participation in this during leisure time, as well as an increase in sedentary behavior during work and …show more content…
(Rønning E. Barns, 2001) This has probably resulted in less physical activity for them growing up. Academic demands have also increased, often at the expense of physical education lessons and despite evidence suggesting that more physical activity could be associated with better academic performance. (Brettschneider WD, Naul R., 2004)
Leisure time and sports
Leisure-time physical activity is subject to changing trends. Organized sports activities have long provided substantial and varied opportunities for activity for many groups (Vuori I, et al, 2004) This is still the case, but some indicators suggest that people, especially adults, now give more priority to unorganized forms of activity, such as attending fitness centres or exercising alone or with friends. (WHO, 2007)
In addition, the Philippines topped the list of countries in Asia with individuals lacking regular exercise, according to the Sun Life Financial Asia Health Index for 2016. (Desiderio, 2017) Majority or 61% of the population were not having any regular physical activity. Among the key barriers identified by Filipinos to having a healthier life are lack of time due to work (57%), lack of personal motivation (47%), distractions of modern life (47%), cost (45%), and lack of venues for sports and recreation