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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoNivel de actividad física e índice de masa corporal en escolares de 8-12 años(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Peñafiel Sánchez, Emanuel Ignacio; Guillen Campoverde, Leonardo; 0350197844; ., .Low physical activity prevails, especially in children and adolescents who currently prefer to spend their free time in activities that are not beneficial for their health, thus harming their health and increasing sedentary lifestyles. This research aimed to analyze the physical activity level and Body Mass Index (BMI) in school children aged 8-12 years and, simultaneously, to encourage a constant practice of physical activities. The study had a non-experimental design, with a descriptive and cross-sectional scope and a quantitative approach. The sample comprised 42 male and female schoolchildren aged 8-12 from the 16 de Abril Educational Unit. The instrument used was the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-C) for children to measure physical activity levels in the last seven days and weight and height to determine BMI. The results showed a low physical activity level among schoolchildren aged 8-12 from the 16 de Abril Educational Unit, and more than 50% of them were overweight or obese. It is concluded that physical activities and BMI are closely related since recreational physical activities and sports contribute significantly to maintaining appropriate and normal BMI.