Relationship between Body Weight, Height, and Physical Performance in Obese Students: Preparatoria Diurna School

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Abstract

Childhood and adolescent obesity has significantly increased in recent years, representing a global public health challenge. This study aims to analyze the relationship between body weight, height, and physical performance in obese students from Preparatoria Diurna School. The sample consisted of 25 adolescents with obesity. The variables assessed were body weight, height, and the number of repetitions of abdominal exercises and squats performed in one minute. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistical methods, including mean, median, standard deviation, and graphical representation of the results. The findings show that performance in both exercises decreases as body weight increases, especially in exercises that require greater core control, such as abdominal exercises. Additionally, height appears to have a moderate influence on the ability to execute the exercises, but the impact of body weight is more significant. This study highlights the need to design physical education intervention programs that consider individual anthropometric characteristics to improve the physical condition of obese students.

Keywords: Obesity, Adolescence, Physical exercises.

Published

2025-05-26

How to Cite

Ambris Sandoval, J. C., Llergo Young , M., González Sáenz, C. A., Torres Becerra, R., & Oliver Heredia, J. E. (2025). Relationship between Body Weight, Height, and Physical Performance in Obese Students: Preparatoria Diurna School. Revista Científica Cultura, Comunicación Y Desarrollo, 10, e745. Retrieved from https://rccd.ucf.edu.cu/index.php/aes/article/view/745