Effects of Web-Based Physical Activity Interventions on Physical Activity and Well-being in Adolescents with Insufficient Physical Activity

The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of web-based physical activity program interventions on the rate of physical activity and psychological well-being in adolescents with insufficient physical activity.
The research methodology is semi-experimental including pretest-posttest design.the Number of 60 adolescents with insufficient physical activity (15-17 years old) from Tabriz city were selected in non-probability purposive sampling. Participants were randomly assigned to equal groups: experimental group (web-based physical activity intervention, 24 programs during 8 weeks) (N= 30) and control group (without intervention) (N=30). Participants completed a series of questionnaires which assess the amount of Physical Activity (light, mild, vigorous and total) and Psychological Well-being (positive and negative affect, subjective vitality).
The results showed that Web-based physical activity intervention has a significant effect on the amount of physical activity (light, moderate, vigorous, and total), and on psychological well-being (positive affect, negative affect, and subjective vitality).
Overall, these findings suggest that the use of web-based physical activity intervention can lead to promoting in physical activity and psychological well-being among sedentary adolescents.