An individual research project where students examine why young peoples perceptions of Physical Education and Sport may vary. TOPIC: HOW BODY IMAGE AFFECTS EXERCISE ACTIVITY IN TEENS? (includes bib)

INTRODUCTION There are an extensive number of external variables that influence the participation levels of young people in sport and their subsequent perceptions towards sport and exercise. The determinants of health can be categorized into: lifestyle, heredity, access to health services and the environment- further divided into physical environment and sociocultural environment. Health reasons are not the only motives individuals have for taking part in sports. In the teenage category in particularly the main motives …

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