El buen uso del tiempo libre en los adolescentes mediante la actividad física

Abstract

The proper use of free time in adolescents has always been a topic of great concern for both parents and educators, for this reason, this article aims to know the benefits of the good use of time through free physical activity in adolescents of the Educational lnstitution "Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre", for which descriptive research with a qualitative-quantitative and bibliographic scope was conducted. The survey technique was used, consisting of 8 questions applied to 51 adolescents. Once the research was completed, it was possible to determine that most of the adolescents' free time is dedicated to physical activity is the use of digital media, and social networks. The conclusion was that physical activity is the best way to spend adolescents' free time, since it can strengthen socialization, the development of values and improve their quality of life, as well as being the best way to prevent adolescents from being affected in their health, especially by avoiding sedentary lifestyles and their terrible consequences such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, low self-esteem, etc.