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Correlation between physical activity and body mass index among adolescents

Published:2024 Issue: Volume: Page:11-11
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Andonovski Martin,Nikovski Goran,Kodzoman Kostadin

Abstract

The objective of this research was to determinate the correlation between physical activity and body mass index among boys and girls aged 15 to 18 years. The data collected in the present research is obtained through an online questionnaire (HBSC) which contained questions from different topics, however in this research the focus is on data related to physical activity and body mass index.. The sample of respondents was formed by a total of 503 students (249 male-253 female) from Skopje, with an average age of 15 to 18 years. Body mass index is calculated in correspondence to the international standards for young people adopted by The International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). To determine statistically significant differences the test ch2 is used. The BMI survey results show that the boys are more likely to be considered overweight or obese in comparison to girls (p≤,008). Boys are also more involved in physical activities than girls and also have more free time(p≤,000).

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University of Priština – Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Leposavić

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