Physical Fitness in Students Participating in the Healthy Lifestyle and Habits Program Through Music-Guided Physical Activity

Abstract

Physical fitness is important for strengthening sports performance and implementing healthy habits and lifestyles that improve students’ health and physical condition. When combined with music-guided physical activity, it can provide additional benefits. This article aims to assess the physical fitness of students at the University of Pamplona, Villa del Rosario campus, who participate in the Healthy Lifestyle and Habits Program through music-guided physical activity.

For the study, the PARQ questionnaire was applied to measure physical activity, healthy eating, and adherence to 100% smoke-free spaces. Body composition was assessed using BMI, followed by the application of tests including the Illinois agility test, abdominal endurance, flexibility, Hexagonal agility, and arm flexion-extension to identify physical condition, considering components of fitness such as anaerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.

Results showed that students recognize and apply healthy habits and lifestyles. Body composition was classified as normal in relation to height and weight, with an ectomorphic body type. The application of the tests allowed differentiation of physical capacities between males and females. It is concluded that physical fitness improves as students establish patterns or habits that promote healthy lifestyles, reinforced by music-guided directed physical activities.