Comparison of body composition and physical performance according to sex and their relationship between variables in physical education university students from Santiago de Chile

Abstract

In recent years, university students have shown a decrease in physical activity levels. The aims of this study were to compare and associate body composition parameters and physical performance in first-year physical education university students. 72 students of both sexes participated (19 women, 18.37 ± 0.51 years old and 63 men, 19.16 ± 2.92 years old). Body composition and physical performance parameters were analyzed. The results showed statistically significant differences between men and women in body mass (p = .018), height (p < .001), Σ6skinfolds (p = .002), % fat mass (p < .001), CMJ (p < .001), T10 (p < .001), T30 (p < .001), MYYTRI1 (p < .001) and Vo2max (p = .043). In addition, significant correlations (p