PARENTAL SUPPORT OF CHILDREN IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KASARANI SUB-COUNTY, NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA. A GENDER PERSPECTIVE

Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. It improves individuals health outcomes, enabling them to achieve their goals. However, health reports continue to show increased physical inactivity and a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases among children. Evidence from literature shows that support from parents can be a primary influencer of childrens participation in physical activity. However, due to social-cultural practices, equal opportunities for boys and girls to participate in physical activity is a contemporary issue.