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Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity

ADOLESCENCE

Table 15. Desired Outcomes for the Adolescent, and the Role of the Family

Adolescent

Educational/Attitudinal

Behavioral

Health/Physical Status

  • Enjoys physical activity

  • Understands the importance of physical activity

  • Understands the role of physical activity in achieving and maintaining an appropriate body weight

  • Participates in daily physical activity

  • Participates in physical activities that can be sustained throughout life

  • Uses appropriate safety equipment (e.g., helmet, wrist guards, elbow and knee pads) during physical activity

  • Grows and develops at an appropriate rate

  • Maintains good health


Family

Educational/Attitudinal

Behavioral

Health/Physical Status

  • Promotes physical activity
  • Understands the importance of developmentally appropriate physical activities
  • Has resources that allow the adolescent to participate in physical activity
  • Provides opportunities and safe places for the adolescent to participate in physical activity

  • Participates in physical activity with the adolescent

  • Provides positive role model by participating in physical activity

  • Advocates for physical education in schools

  • Maintains good health

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