Physical Activity of Lower Secondary School Pupils in the Context
of Leisure-Time and Extracurricular Activities

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https://doi.org/10.54937/2026.9788056112410.447-453

Autor/ Author: Daniel Židek

In: DOKOR 2025. Recenzovaný zborník z interdisciplinárnej doktorandskej konferencie

ISBN: 978-80-561-1241-0

Strany/ Page Range: 447-453

Rok vydania/ Publication Year: 2026

Jazyk/ Language: Slovak

Vydavateľ/ Publisher: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku

Abstrakt/ Abstract: The aim of this paper was to analyze the level, frequency, and forms of physical activity among lower secondary school pupils during their leisure time and extracurricular activities. The research was conducted at two primary schools in the city of Žilina, involving a total of 82 pupils aged 11 to 15 years. An anonymous questionnaire was used to assess the frequency, motivation, barriers, and types of physical activity. The results showed that most pupils (61%) engage in physical activity at least three times a week, with 58% participating in organized sports and 42% in spontaneous activities. A gradual decline in interest in physical activity was observed with increasing age, particularly among 8th and 9th graders, indicating the need to enhance the attractiveness of school and community sports programs. The main motivational factors included improving fitness, having fun, and maintaining health, while lack of time and fatigue were the most common barriers. The findings highlight the importance of systematic support for physical activity through school, family, and community cooperation as a key condition for promoting a healthy lifestyle among children and adolescents and serve as a basis for further educational and preventive interventions.

Kľúčové slová/ Keywords: physical activity, lower secondary pupils, leisure time, extracurricular activities, healthy lifestyle

Citácia/ How to cite:

ŽIDEK, Daniel, 2026. Pohybová aktivita žiakov 2. stupňa ZŠ z pohľadu voľnočasových a mimoškolských aktivít. In: DOKOR 2025.Recenzovaný zborník z interdisciplinárnej doktorandskej konferencie. Online. Ružomberok: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku, 2026, s. 447-453. ISBN 978-80-561-1241-0. Dostupné na: https://doi.org/10.54937/2026.9788056112410.447-453

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