Análisis comparativo de la condición física e índice cintura-talla entre los estudiantes de octavo y noveno de Educación General Básica de la Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Alicia Loza Meneses y Unidad Educativa Particular San Francisco de Sales

Abstract

The research objective was to analyze the existence of differences in physical condition and waist-height index in eighth and ninth year students of basic general education in the Alicia Loza Meneses and San Francisco de Sales Educational Units in Cuenca, for this the method was used quantitative, the instrument being the Alpha Fitness Test applied to 100 students. The results show variations for age, height, right and left manual pressure and resistance, while for waist circumference, waist-height index and speed, equality is assumed in the sample, in addition, a large percentage of students are at risk of obesity. It is concluded that the students presented similar levels of physical condition but their health denoted risk of potential obesity, therefore immediate actions are required to prevent effects on their well-being.