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The Effect of Participating in Sports on Physical Fitness Levels in Early Adolescence

Erken Ergenlik Döneminde Spora Katılımın Fiziksel Uygunluk Düzeylerine Etkisi

Mehmet Fatih Yüksel(NECMETTIN ERBAKAN UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-6481-5098
Amine Bengisu Pirinçci(NECMETTIN ERBAKAN UNIVERSITY)0009-0009-3353-5363
Erdal Taşgın(SELCUK UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-9640-295X
Pages
58–65
Publication Date
2026-09-11
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In conclusion, it was determined that the physical fitness levels of male and female children who participated in sports during early adolescence were higher compared to those who did not participate in sports.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study is to examine the differences in physical fitness levels between male and female children in early adolescence who participate in sports and those who do not.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group consisted of a total of 200 children (aged 11–13) in the early adolescence period, including 100 male and female children who were not actively engaged in any sport branch in the city center of Konya, and 100 male and female children who were actively participating in team or individual sports.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, it was determined that the physical fitness levels of male and female children who participated in sports during early adolescence were higher compared to those who did not participate in sports.
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⚙️Variables:Spor · erken ergenlik dönemi · fiziksel uygunluk

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the differences in physical fitness levels between male and female children in early adolescence who participate in sports and those who do not. The research design is a cross-sectional survey model. The study group consisted of a total of 200 children (aged 11–13) in the early adolescence period, including 100 male and female children who were not actively engaged in any sport branch in the city center of Konya, and 100 male and female children who were actively participating in team or individual sports. The group of children who participated in sports consisted of those who had been training for at least one year and at least three sessions per week. Several measurements and tests were conducted to determine the participants’ physical fitness levels. The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS 24.0 software package. The main findings of the study revealed that the groups who participated in sports achieved better results in all parameters for both male and female participants. Among the female participants, significant differences (p < 0.05) were found in favor of those who engaged in sports in the parameters of 30-second sit-ups, 30-second push-ups, 20-meter sprint, flamingo balance, standing long jump, and anaerobic power. Among the male participants, significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in favor of those who engaged in sports in terms of height, body mass index (BMI), 30-second sit-ups, 30-second push-ups, 20-meter sprint, flamingo balance, standing long jump, and anaerobic power. In conclusion, it was determined that the physical fitness levels of male and female children who participated in sports during early adolescence were higher compared to those who did not participate in sports.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, erken ergenlik döneminde spora katılım sağlayan ve sağlamayan kız ve erkek çocukların fiziksel uygunluk düzeylerindeki farklılıkları incelemektir. Araştırmanın modeli, kesitsel tarama modelidir. Araştırmaya, Konya il merkezinde herhangi bir spor dalında aktif olmayan 100 erkek ve kız çocuk ile takım-bireysel olarak spor yapan 100 erkek ve kız çocuk olmak üzere toplam 200 erken ergenlik döneminde bulunan çocuk (11-13 yaş) katıldı. Spor yapan kız ve erkek çocuklar grubu, en az 1 yıl süre ve haftada en az 3 antrenman periyoduna sahip çocuklardan oluşturuldu. Araştırma için katılımcıların fiziksel uygunluk düzeylerini belirlemeye yönelik bazı ölçüm ve testler gerçekleştirildi. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 24.0 programı kullanılarak analiz edildi. Araştırma sonucunda, major bulgular hem kız hem de erkek katılımcıların tüm değerlerinde spor yapan gruplar lehine daha iyi sonuçlar olduğunu göstermektedir. Kız katılımcılarda; 30 sn mekik çekme, 30 sn şınav çekme, 20 m sürat, flamingo denge, durarak uzun atlama ve anaerobik güç değerlerinde spor yapan kız çocukları lehine anlamlı düzeyde farklılıklar (p<0,05) belirlendi. Erkek katılımcılarda; boy uzunluğu, beden kütle indeksi, 30 sn mekik çekme, 30 sn şınav çekme, 20 m sürat, flamingo denge, durarak uzun atlama ve anaerobik güç değerlerinde spor yapan erkek çocukları lehine anlamlı düzeyde farklılıklar (p<0,05) belirlendi. Sonuç olarak erken ergenlik döneminde spora katılım sağlayan kız ve erkek çocukların fiziksel uygunluk düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu tespit edildi.

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Yüksel, M. F., Pirinçci, A. B., Taşgın, E. (2026). The Effect of Participating in Sports on Physical Fitness Levels in Early Adolescence. Türk Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1-UESBK-2025-KONGRE ÖZEL SAYISI Özel Sayı, 58–65. https://doi.org/10.46385/tsbd.1981709

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