Indicadores de aptidão física em escolares da cidade de Itaara

Abstract

A good physical fitness provides a better performance of daily activities. Besides, it is related with less obstructive coronary artery disease, obesity and hypocinetic disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the healthrelated physical fitness in Itaara’s students. Sample size comprises 69 subjects (43 girls and 26 boys) between 13 and 14 years, students of the two municipal schools in the city. The physical fitness was evaluated by muscular/resistance using tests if abdominal flexion. Flexibility was demonstrated by seat-and-reach test, and cardiorespiratory conditioning by the 9-minuteswalking- running trial. To assess body composition were measured body mass index (BMI) and fat percentual. The kids were divided into groups: A: 13 years old male B: 14 years old male C: 13 years old female D: 14 years old female. Quantitative data were analyzed: descriptive statistic of mean, standard desviation. Healthy values were obtained in 3 indicators in group A, in 2 indicators in group B and C and just in 1 from group D. These results suggest that the sample are at risk to develop diseases related to sedentary lifestyle. Because of that its necessary to know if these subjects are involved in some kind of regular physical activity and to encourage a healthier lifestyle.