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INOVACIJE I IZAZOVI U OBRAZOVANJU I SESTRINSKOJ SKRBI - KNJIGA SAŽETAKA



               How Does Physical Activity Affect the Health of

               Adolescents and what is the Role of the School?



               Physical activity plays a key role in preserving and improving the health of adolescents. Regular
               physical activity brings numerous physical, psychological and social benefits that are especially
               important during adolescence when the body and intellect are developing rapidly. The school
               as an educational institution plays a key role in the development of positive habits and a healthy
               lifestyle in children and adolescents through various programs and activities. Aim: To state the
               influence of sports on the health and life of adolescents and to show the role of the school in
               motivating  students  to  play  sports  through  examples  of  good  practice  at  the  Vinogradska
               Nursing School.
               The benefits of engaging in physical activity among young people are manifested through better
               success in school, reduction of risky behaviors, increased concern for the community, increased
               self-esteem and self-confidence and the development of entrepreneurship. The influence of
               sports and recreation is also reflected in the better use of free time. The Vinogradska Nursing
               School has 500 students and over 40 active athletes in more than 20 sports in which they record
               notable  sporting  achievements.  Most  of  the  other  students  at  the  school  play  sports
               recreationally. In order for the student to remain motivated to play sports during the five years
               of education, it is necessary to invest the effort of all the teachers at the school.
               During  the  first  two  years  of  education,  well-designed  physical  and  health  education  is
               important, where the physical and health teacher plays a key role with his enthusiasm, expertise,
               and support. For the next three years, teachers of vocational and general education subjects
               should continuously educate students about the importance of physical activity with the aim of
               better understanding the benefits of sports for physical and mental health. It is important to
               create  a  positive  school  climate  that  promotes  physical  activity  and  sports  through  the
               organization of school competitions and sports gatherings as a strong motivational factor.

               Such events promote team spirit, healthy competition and provide students with the opportunity
               to demonstrate their sports skills in front of their peers and teachers. It is also important to
               recognize  and  reward  students  who  excel  in  sports  activities  because  praise  and  public
               recognition contribute to a sense of achievement and worth.
               The goal of sports recreation is to create positive habits, have a positive impact on health and
               mood, reduce stress and reduce diseases and addictions, which is a great challenge for the
               school,  but  also  an  opportunity  to  provide  healthy  growth  of  children  and  adolescents.
               Therefore, schools have a unique opportunity and responsibility to motivate students to play
               sports.
               Through high-quality programs of physical and health education, the organization of sports
               activities,  and  continuous  education  and  promotion  of  a  healthy  lifestyle,  schools  can
               significantly contribute to the creation of positive habits among young people. Encouraging
               students  to  engage  in  regular  physical  activity  not  only  improves  their  health,  but  also
               contributes to their overall development and success in life, and it is especially important when







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