The Relationships between Physical Literacy with Physical Activity and Physical Fitness among High-School Students

Introduction: Recognizing the critical role of physical fitness (PF) in the healthy development of adolescents is of great importance.Objective: This study sought to enhance the understanding of the interplay between physical literacy (PL), physical activity (PA), and within the high school educational setting.Methods: This descriptive-correlational study involved primary school students aged between 15 and 18 years. A total of 384 adolescents, comprising 192 boys and 192 girls. To evaluate the research variables, the PLAY self-questionnaire, The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents, The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Physical Fitness Test were utilized, and the data were subjected to analysis through Pearson PF correlation test. Results: The data reveals that the participants had a BMI of 21.55, which falls within the normal range. The analysis revealed a direct and significant relationship between PL and both PA (P<0.001) and PF (P<0.001). Additionally, a direct and significant correlation was found between PA and PF (P<0.001).Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the significance of adopting a comprehensive approach to enhance PF among adolescents, emphasizing the cultivation of PL alongside the encouragement of consistent PA. Schools can promote an active lifestyle by installing outdoor fitness equipment in their playgrounds.