La actividad física y sedentarismo en adolescentes de básica superior

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the physical activity level and sedentarism in adolescents aged 12 to 14 years from the "Ignacio Escandón" Educational Unit through the PAQ-A questionnaire. The sample comprised 64 students. A non-experimental design was employed, given that the variable was not manipulated, and it was cross-sectional because it was measured at a single point in time, and was descriptive in scope; this study was conducted using a quantitative approach for an interpretative examination of the data. It was determined that 56.16% of the population are sedentary, 28.08% do regular physical activity, and 15.60% do intense physical activity or have some sport as a hobby. Physical activity can improve cardiovascular capacity and the immune system and help control weight. It is one of the issues promoting students' health and is the only way to prevent diseases and sedentarism.