Abstract

Background and Aim: Nowadays, sedentary lifestyle has been introduced as a major challenge to human health. Thus, exercise and physical activity, followed by physical fitness, have been emphasized as low cost methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate physical activity and physical fitness among adolescents. Method: This study was of descriptive-analytic type that evaluated the physical fitness of 550 high school students in Rasht city in the year 1395. The samples were selected by random and two-stage cluster sampling methods. Data gathering tool was Inventario individual and four health related fitness tests. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and logistic regression test with Backward LR method in SPSS-22 software. Results: Overall, the results revealed a moderate level of physical fitness among students. Girls had a higher mean score in terms of flexibility, BMI (body mass index) and cardiovascular fitness compared to boys. The type of school was the only variable able to predict students' physical fitness (β = 0.333) and (p = 0.023). Conclusion: Since most of the students had poor physical fitness, it is recommended to pay more attention to their sports and health program in schools