Physical Activity Level of Tabriz Teenagers

One of the best methods to improve healthy life is promotion of Physical activity level in community. Physical activities are very important in today`s society in combating non communicable diseases. Statistics show that in different countries, 40-60% of adults don`t do physical activity up to recommended level. Only%20 of individuals do proper physical activity program. Thereby, research was conducted to identify physical activity level of Tabriz teenagers and in order to be able to develop appropriate interventions to improve the situation in teenagers. This study conducted in Tabriz private and public high schools in 2006. Five hundred students were selected by random sampling method. To analyze the data, we used SPSS, Chi-square and Fisher`s Exact and Compare mean tests. Findings show that mean level of physical activity among teenagers was 67.64 of 100 points and it also shows that 46.8% of teenagers were doing physical activity most of time. 55.2% of teenagers said they watch TV programs most often and only 43.6% believe it will help them to improve their health. According to the findings of this study and experience of other countries, designing strategies that makes the authorities to become sensitive to potential benefits of promoting physical activities, is important and valuable, especially through health promoting schools and mass media.