Relación entre la actividad física, e imagen corporal en nadadores amateur de la Liga Deportiva Cantonal de Biblián 2025-2026

Abstract

The perception of body image refers to how individuals feel about their bodies and may be subjective and influenced by socially imposed stereotypes. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the level of physical activity and body image in amateur swimmers of the Cantonal Sports League of Biblián 2025–2026. The methodology consisted of a non-experimental, cross-sectional, correlational design, with a quantitative approach and a descriptive scope. The instruments applied were the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), which measures the level of physical activity, and the Body Shape Questionnaire, which evaluates body image. A total of 59 male and female amateur swimmers from the Cantonal Sports League of Biblián participated, aged between 20 and 30 years. The results showed that the majority of participants (71.19%) had a high level of physical activity, while 59.32% reported low or no concern about their body image, indicating healthy habits and favorable body self-esteem. However, correlational analysis indicated no significant linear relationship between the two variables (r = −0.061; p = 0.646), suggesting that other psychological, social, and motivational factors may influence body perception. Keywords: physical activity, body image, swimming, amateur swimmers