The Effect of Participating in Sports on Physical Fitness Levels in Early Adolescence
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The aim of this study is to examine the differences in physical fitness levels between male and female children in early adolescence who participate in sports and those who do not. The research design is a cross-sectional survey model. The study group consisted of a total of 200 children (aged 11–13) in the early adolescence period, including 100 male and female children who were not actively engaged in any sport branch in the city center of Konya, and 100 male and female children who were actively participating in team or individual sports. The group of children who participated in sports consisted of those who had been training for at least one year and at least three sessions per week. Several measurements and tests were conducted to determine the participants’ physical fitness levels. The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS 24.0 software package. The main findings of the study revealed that the groups who participated in sports achieved better results in all parameters for both male and female participants. Among the female participants, significant differences (p < 0.05) were found in favor of those who engaged in sports in the parameters of 30-second sit-ups, 30-second push-ups, 20-meter sprint, flamingo balance, standing long jump, and anaerobic power. Among the male participants, significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in favor of those who engaged in sports in terms of height, body mass index (BMI), 30-second sit-ups, 30-second push-ups, 20-meter sprint, flamingo balance, standing long jump, and anaerobic power. In conclusion, it was determined that the physical fitness levels of male and female children who participated in sports during early adolescence were higher compared to those who did not participate in sports.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Erdal Taşgın
0000-0001-9640-295X
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
11 Eylül 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
3 Temmuz 2026
Kabul Tarihi
3 Ağustos 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1-UESBK-2025-KONGRE ÖZEL SAYISI