The Relationship between Familial Aspects and Physical Activities among Middle School Students in China

Zhendong Long

doi:10.54097/vb16c029

Authors

Zhendong Long

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/vb16c029

Keywords:

Middle School Students, Physical Activity, Familial Aspects

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between familial aspects and physical activities of middle school students, and to provide a theoretical basis for promoting physical exercise behavior of middle school students. By using the methods of literature, questionnaire and mathematical statistics, the author made a questionnaire survey on 481 middle school students. The results showed that gender and grade had significant effects on familial aspects and physical activity. The familial aspects have a significant effect on physical activity. Conclusion: parents play a key role in encouraging physical activity, underscoring the need for family-centred strategies in promoting physical activity; gender and grade levels play a crucial role, which points to the need for a tailored approach in promoting family-oriented sporting activities.

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