Forever Young! Tintin’s Adventures as an Example of Physical Activity and Sport

Created by Hergé in 1929, Tintin is a truly successful publication, since these comic books have been translated into about hundred languages and published throughout the world during 20th century. Several studies already conducted on Tintin. However, place role of physical sports activities practiced this tireless journalist promotion highly sustainable never analyzed. Through both quantitative qualitative analyses (descriptions, counts, frequencies percentages), work all panels 23 albums Tintin’s adventures dealing with any form exercise or sport. The results indicate that representation sporting activity remains steady consistent from first (1931) to last book (1976). Thus, had ceased believe beneficial, physiological, psychological, moral social effects his young, hero. To summarize, eternally youthful perfectly fit, leads core band occasional characters may serve as model influencing young century readers toward benefits an active lifestyle.