مجلة المنظومة الرياضية
Volume 13, Numéro 1, Pages 137-154
2026-03-01

Healthy Preventive Sports Physical Activity And Effect On Body Composition And Health Indicators Among Middle School Students

Authors : Boufrida Abdelmalek .

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of healthy preventive sports physical activity on body composition and health indicators among middle school students in Guelma Province. The sample included 40 students randomly selected and divided into two equal groups: physically active and inactive. A descriptive comparative design was used, and key health indicators BMI, body fat percentage, waist circumference, blood pressure, and cardiorespiratory fitness were measured using standardized tools. Results showed significant differences between the groups in all variables. Active students had lower BMI, body fat, waist circumference, and blood pressure levels than inactive students. They also exhibited higher cardiorespiratory fitness. These findings confirm the health-promoting role of regular sports activity. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing structured sports physical activity programs in schools to encourage healthy lifestyle habits from an early age.

Keywords

sports physical activity ; healthy Preventive ; Body Composition ; Health Indicators