Background: In this study, we aimed to determine the presence of any potential gender differences and relationships in terms of creativity, physical activity (PA), motor fitness, and motor creativity in children aged 8–9 years. Methods: The study included 195 primary school children (92 girls and 103 boys) aged 8–9 years old from grade 2. To determine creativity, the Test for Creative Thinking-Drawing Production was used, while motor creativity was assessed using Torrance’s ‘Thinking Creatively in Action and Movement’ test. Motor fitness was assessed with the selected items from the Eurofit battery and Piórkowski tests. The level of moderate-to-vigorous PA was determined with the Physical Activity Screening Measure. The Mann–Whitney U test was employed for in-between group comparison and Spearman’s correlation to determine relationships between the variables. Results: The results of the research showed the presence of differences in motor fitness between boys and girls, but no differences in PA, creativity, as well as motor creativity between genders. Moreover, it was found there was no association between PA and motor fitness and creativity or motor creativity in either boys or girls at this age. Conclusions: Thus, it can be assumed that to develop creativity through PA in children aged 8–9 years, it might be necessary to create an appropriate environment and strategy that will strengthen, inspire, and promote children’s creativity through movement. Having established that there is no difference in creativity between genders at this age, it was pointed out that it is necessary to look for teaching methods that would effectively awaken this ability in a co-educational setting.

Background: Many studies examine young adolescents’ motivation for physical activity (PA), but few explore the problem in depth, considering the self-assessment of sport skills or the impact of additional PA. Insufficient PA among adolescents is a significant global issue. This study aimed to analyze the differences in types of motivation, the self-assessment of sports skills, and overall fitness among young adolescents with regard to additional PA. Material and Methods: A sample of high school students (n = 355) was assessed using an MPAM-R questionnaire, a self-developed sport skills competency test, and an IFIS questionnaire. Results: There are significant differences in types of motivation between genders: girls achieved higher results in terms of appearance, whereas boys were mostly focused on enjoyment and competence. Additionally, participants who reported engaging in additional PA, regardless of gender, achieved higher results in nearly all types of motivation, except for social. The findings consistently highlight a strong emphasis on appearance among young adolescents. The self-assessments of sports skills and overall fitness were also higher in the group of participants with additional PA. The study revealed further differences between boys and girls in the assessment of tactical and technical skills. Boys rated themselves higher in team sports, whereas girls in individual activities such as gymnastics. Conclusions: These results provide new insights into teenagers’ motivations and self assessment of sport skills and can serve as a solid foundation for further research for developing activities aimed at increasing leisure-time PA among youth.

Badanie miało charakter kontrolowanego eksperymentu trwającego 14 tygodni i dotyczyło oceny skuteczności innowacyjnej interwencji edukacyjnej z wykorzystaniem „Zielonej recepty” w promowaniu aktywności fizycznej (AF) w czasie wolnym wśród młodzieży w wieku 15–17 lat (n = 148). Interwencję zastosowano w trzech grupach ryzyka z niewystarczającym poziomem AF: młodzieży z ponadnormatywną masą ciała (grupa A, n = 31), nadmiernie korzystającej z urządzeń elektronicznych (B, n = 40) oraz o niskim wsparciu społecznym (C, n = 37). Grupę kontrolną (D, n = 40) stanowili uczniowie o wystarczającej AF, bez interwencji. Eksperyment obejmował: siedmiodniowy pomiar wstępny, dwunastotygodniową interwencję oraz siedmiodniowy pomiar końcowy. Subiektywny poziom umiarkowanej i intensywnej AF (MVPA) oceniono za pomocą testu Prochaski i wsp., a dane obiektywne AF (pokonany dystans w km) rejestrowano za pomocą opaski Huawei Watch Fit SE. Wyniki wykazały wzrost MVPA oraz pokonanego dystansu we wszystkich grupach interwencyjnych: MVPA – A (2,53 ± 1,52 → 4,05 ± 1,37 dni/tydzień), B (2,81 ± 1,21 → 3,60 ± 1,43), C (2,84 ± 1,52 → 3,74 ± 1,40); dystans – A (3,76 ± 1,53 → 8,51 ± 3,11 km/dzień), B (4,12 ± 2,13 → 8,47 ± 2,67), C (4,63 ± 2,76 → 8,91 ± 1,46). Jednocześnie w grupie kontrolnej odnotowano spadek MVPA (5,53 ± 0,84 → 4,96 ± 1,18) i pokonanego dystansu (6,87 ± 2,38 → 6,85 ± 3,10). „Zielona recepta” okazała się skutecznym narzędziem wspierającym prozdrowotną AF młodzieży z grup ryzyka, co wskazuje na jej potencjał w profilaktyce i promocji zdrowia.

Study aim: Using an exploratory scoping approach, this review aimed to synthesize and integrate physical activity (PA) recommendations for adolescents experiencing overweight, high screen time, and low social support to identify shared principles for tailored PA interventions. Material and methods: Scientific articles published between 2010 and 2024 were retrieved from the selected databases MEDLINE (via PubMed), SPORTDiscus, EBSCOhost platform, and Google Scholar. Search terms included overweight/obesity , high screen time , low social support , in addition to physical activity in youth/adolescents , and recommendations . Selected articles were analyzed qualitatively. Results: According to the recommendations, PA for overweight adolescents should involve support of family or friends, consider an individualized approach, the socioeconomic context, enjoyment of the activity, and the appropriate length, intensity, and type of exercise. Recommendations for PA for adolescents with high screen time include removing psychosocial barriers, involving loved ones, being active at home, using apps that limit screen time and promote healthy lifestyles, and ensuring self-control in achieving goals. PA planning for adolescents with low social support may consider the support of key social agents, access to nature, and a sense of autonomy. Conclusions: The reviewed recommendations show recurrent principles for adolescents with overweight, high screen time, and low social support, highlighting interpersonal relationships, individualization, autonomy, and long-term motivation for physical activity.