Development of Comprehensive Module on Physical Activity for Overweight and Obese Adolescents

Overweight and obesity among adolescents has become a major public health problem in the 21st century. This health status is measured through the health condition of individuals and the population as a whole. It can be measured through several health indicators such as life expectancy status at birth, death and morbidity (Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, 2021). Therefore, the practice of a healthy lifestyle should be implemented among Malaysian to be able to enjoy a healthier and more productive life. Furthermore, good health can contribute to overall well-being, prosperity and social stability (Najmi Shahirah Mamat, 2020). The issue of overweight and obesity is closely related to physical activity problems. The study found that four out of five teenagers are physically inactive (Guthold et al. 2019). This affects physical activity whether jogging, fast walking, or running. Most of them refuse to do those things because they are afraid of being ridiculed because of their body size even though they have the desire to do those activities. However, there are some factors that can change a person's decision from negative to more positive, namely by giving positive reinforcement such as constructive praise, and a gifts as encouragement for him to be more motivated to lose weight.