Introduction

: Physical inactivity in adolescents is one of the current problems that has gained relevance, due to the fact that research projects unhealthy lifestyle habits in adulthood in this age group. For this reason, public and private instances seek to break this bad practice. The aforementioned, stimulates research on the actors that interact continuously with adolescents, in such a way that motivates them to enter an environment that promotes physical activities.

Objective:

To evaluate the impact of social models that influence the performance of physical activities and the health of secondary school students in the Dominican Republic.

Methods:

The present study was carried out based on a cross-sectional, descriptive quantitative approach by means of a survey, using non-probabilistic sampling by convenience, due to the availability shown by the population under study when filling out the instrument. The population consisted of 777 students, who provided information on the rate of physical activity and social models that influence its practice. The International Student Lifestyle Questionnaire was used in the research.

Results:

The data obtained show high levels of sedentary lifestyles, exceeding 83% in both sexes, with a greater presence in women. Regarding the social models that contribute to the practice of physical activity, parents and friends are reaffirmed as the most influential.

Conclusions:

There are high levels of sedentary adolescent boys and girls contrasted with the positive influence they receive from parents and friends for the practice of physical activity, which can be used with the aim of creating projects that encourage the practice of physical-sports activities and contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases.

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