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Characterization of physical fitness in medical science students, Palma Soriano

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  • Katia Abón Guerra
  • Juan Leonardo Pacios Dorado
  • Christian José Arencibia Pagés
  • Mayenin Fuentes Tur
  • Yaimara González Puig
  • Raiza Fernández Sosa

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Introduction: physical fitness constitutes an inherent human ability to perform bodily tasks effectively. Academic demands in university often hinder dedication to extracurricular exercise due to the persistent fatigue and pressure generated by the academic workload. Objective: to evaluate the physical fitness of university students at the "Julio Trigo López" Medical Sciences Branch in Palma Soriano. Methods: an analytical study was conducted among students at the "Julio Trigo López" Medical Sciences Branch in Palma Soriano during March 2025. The population comprised all 387 students of the institution, with the entire group included in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized. Results: the predominant age group was 21 years (26,87 %). Gender distribution was balanced with a slight male predominance (51,16 %), and the most represented academic year was the 3rd (23 %). Normal weight prevailed, with 200 students (51,68 %). Statistical significance tests between BMI classification and physical fitness showed a significant association (χ²=78,91; p

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:southh:2025v4a160
DOI: 10.56294/shp2025407
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