El ciclismo de montaña como estrategia pedagógica para promover acividad física en entornos naturales: revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

The lack of physical exercise among young people represents a public health concern that affects the comprehensive development of adolescents. Within this context, mountain biking emerges as an innovative educational option that helps promote sustainable lifestyles while establishing a connection with nature. This study aimed to analyze the existing scientific evidence regarding the effect of mountain biking as a didactic method to promote physical activity in natural environments. A qualitative, descriptive, and non-experimental research study was conducted based on a documentary review of scientific articles, theses, and academic papers published in repositories such as SciELO, Dialnet, Redalyc, Google Scholar, and university repositories. The findings from the reviewed studies indicate that mountain biking contributes to the development of physical abilities, particularly endurance, coordination, and balance. Furthermore, it strengthens social and emotional skills, including autonomy, teamwork, responsibility, and motivation toward sports participation. Additionally, it enhances environmental education by facilitating personal interaction with nature and promoting respect for natural spaces. It is concluded that mountain biking constitutes an effective educational tool for increasing physical activity levels among adolescents, while contributing to their holistic development and the adoption of lasting healthy habits.