علاقة القدرة التنبؤية للياقة البدنية المرتبطة بالصحة و نسبة الشحوم في الجسم بمستوى التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلاب المدارس الثانوية في الأردن

Abstract EN

This study investigated the use of physical fitness, obesity, in the predicting academic achievement among high school students (5524); male high school students from science stream were randomly selected from the six educational districts of the capital city (Amman/Jordan).

Participants' fitness level (Muscular fitness, cardio-respiratory fitness, Body Composition) was evaluated and analyzed for possible effect on academic achievement at the end of the academic year.

Results of this study indicated that our sample was normally distributed according to their performance in health related physical fitness elements showing a percentage of (9.77%) of very high fitness level and (14.22%) for high, (24.47%) average, (27.55%) unacceptable, (16:18%) weak, and (7.78%) for very weak fitness level.

Furthermore, 27.7% were obese.

Our results revealed a statistically significant positive relationship (p ≤0.01) between health-related physical Fitness and academic achievement, and a negative relationship (p ≤0.01) between body fat and academic achievement.

Based on our findings, we recommend increasing participation in sports related to the development of health among school students.

Physical fitness and healthy body composition positively impact academic achievement for high school students.

Further studies and educational seminars are needed to educate parents and encourage them to enroll their children in sports and physical activities geared to promote and develop health.

Physical fitness, nutritional knowledge as well as the prevalence of obesity in our schools should be part of a national strategy to boost health and improve academic achievement.