Body Mass Index and Agility Among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Wayan Budi Wicaksana; Made Widnyana; I Gusti Ayu Artini; I Wayan Gede Sutadarma

doi:10.24843/mifi.000000636

Authors

Wayan Budi Wicaksana Undergraduate and Professional Physiotherapy Program, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Author
Made Widnyana Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University Author
I Gusti Ayu Artini Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Author
I Wayan Gede Sutadarma Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24843/mifi.000000636

Keywords:

Body mass index, agility, physical fitness, university students, cross-sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: Restrictions on daily activities to curb the spread of COVID-19 have disrupted regular routines, leading to reduced physical activity. This reduction in activity may affect adolescents’ nutritional status and overall health, often resulting in increased body weight, directly influencing body mass index (BMI). Elevated BMI can, in turn, impact agility. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between BMI and agility among physiotherapy undergraduate students at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University.

Methods: An analytical observational cross-sectional study was conducted involving 47 participants selected using purposive sampling. BMI was calculated based on measured height and weight. Agility was assessed using the T-test. Data analysis was performed using the Spearman rho non-parametric correlation test.

Results: The analysis revealed a significant inverse relationship between BMI and agility among the participants (r = -0.530, p < 0.05).

Conclusion: There is a strong, significant, and negative correlation between BMI and agility in physiotherapy undergraduate students at Udayana University. Higher BMI is associated with lower agility levels.