مستوى اللياقة البدنية المرتبطة بالصحة لدى طلاب المرحلة الثانوية (16-18 سنة) بمدينة تبوك
This study aims at investigating the level of physical fitness connected with the health of the students at secondary school (16-18) at Tabouk, KSA. This study has followed a descriptive and survey approach. The sample has been selected as a purposive sample with the help of the teachers of physical and health education at the education office. The total number of the participated students were (300) students. The level of physical fitness connected with health has been measured out such as the cardiologist and respiratory fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, and body structure fitness. This is done using a test of physical fitness as stated by the guide-lines manual of the Gulf States (GCC). Then a pilot study was done upon a small sample of the population of the study outside the main sample. The tool of the study has been proved valid and reliable. The results of the study have shown that the level of the cardiologist and respiratory fitness and the musculoskeletal fitness is low. However, the level of flexibility and the ratio of body fats is healthily safe. The study has recommended that there should be health care programs highlighting the dangers of the lack of physical fitness on the health of children and adults. These programs should be done via the traditional and online channels. There should be a regular assessment of physical fitness. The family should participate in this assessment to complement the role of the school to enhance the health of their sons at the secondary school. (Published abstract)