Physical activity and fitness levels for high school students in view of variables of sex and body mass index : a study in some high schools of Setif

الملخص EN

The study aimed to identify the level of physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF) in view of variables of sex (S) and body mass index (BMI) to a random sample of high school students in south region of Setif.

the sample included 389 pupils (238 females; 151 males) and aged (15-19 years).

To gather data about physical activity and fitness level, they had been applied the physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (PAQ-A), and a fitness test battery (FTB) to measure the level of (PF) components among high school students.

The results showed that the physical activity level of students was generally above average, and had an average level in most fitness components, also the study found a significant difference in the (PA) level among students by sex in favor of male students.

While, there were no significant differences in the (PA) level according to the (BMI) for each gender.

The results indicate that BMI categories did not depending to physical activity (PA) levels.

On the other hand, there were significant differences between female and male students in (PF) components, in favor of male students.

Also, BMI category influences the fitness levels of students; Weight gain is followed by an increase in the throwing force in adolescent males.

While, the low of weight is followed by an increase in the jumping force and agility in adolescent girls.