Physical activity levels in children in the island region: A case study in the Kepulauan Seribu, DKI Jakarta

This study aimed to analyze the physical activity status, explore daily activity patterns, and compare the physical activity levels of elementary school children living in the Thousand Islands. The participants were elementary school students in grades V and VI on Panggang Island and Pramuka Island, which are part of the Kepulauan Seribu district, totaling 314 students (172 boys and 142 girls). Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and body weight and body mass index (BMI) were measured using the Xiaomi Mi 2 Pro. Participant height was measured using a stadiometer. The results showed a statistically significant difference between boys and girls in the variables of gaming time and homework time, with a p-value less than 0.05. Meanwhile, there were no statistically significant differences in sleep time and sitting time. Regarding physical activity levels, the percentage of girls in the low category was higher (14.34%) than that of boys (11.81%), with a significant difference (p-value < 0.05). In the moderate category, the percentages were similar—52.01% for boys and 52.39% for girls—with no significant difference. In the high category, boys had a higher percentage (36.18%) than girls (33.27%), with a significant difference (p-value < 0.05). These findings suggest that elementary school children in the Kepulauan Seribu engage in diverse physical activities, with most students falling into the moderate activity level. Boys are more involved in high-intensity physical activities, while girls are more often found in the low-activity category. Daily activity time also shows significant gender-based differences, where boys spend more time playing games and girls spend more time doing homework.