Body composition as an indirect measure of physical activity and its relationship with academic performance in early childhood education students
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Multiple benefits of physical activity have been known since ancient times. To date, there have been multiple studies that analyze the association between levels of physical activity and the evaluation of academic performance, finding various contradictions. For this reason, it is intended to indirectly know the level of physical activity and healthy habits by analyzing the constitution of the body, that is, of the body composition to see the relationship between sex and academic performance. A quantitative research methodology has been carried out using the descriptive method in a classroom of the third year of Early Childhood Education at the University of Extremadura. The sample size is 61 participants, aged 20-28 years, of which 48 are female and 13 are male. As a data collection instrument, a bioimpedance scale has been used, collecting the data manually on a template and later on an Excel spreadsheet. An in-depth analysis has been carried out giving voice to the results extracted through tables and graphs. According to the study results, healthy levels of weight, muscle mass percentage, bone mass density, BMI in women (73%), body water percentage and visceral fat have been detected. On the other hand, the percentage of body mass, the BMI in men (54%) and the metabolic age indicate negative or unhealthy levels. By way of conclusion, it is stated that the students in the 3rd grade of Early Childhood Education present a good state of physical condition and health, so that it is concluded that they carry out an adequate level of physical activity. However, they all present good academic results, presenting little variability between grades, for this reason, it has not been possible to draw clear conclusions about physical activity in relation to academic performance.
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