General Physical Fitness Research Articles

Reliability, Objectivity, Validity, and Reference Levels of the Austrian Pole Climbing Test (APCT)-A Novel Monitoring Tool for Assessing General Fitness in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults.

Climbing is an activity involving many major muscle groups and, therefore, it is suitable for assessing general physical fitness. The Austrian pole climbing test (APCT) was developed as a reliable and valid test for the assessment of general fitness levels in children, adolescents, and young adults. In this cross-sectional pilot study, 677 participants (aged 6 to 19 years) were assessed via the APCT. Subsequently, test quality criteria (reliability and objectivity) were assessed, and the test's validity was evaluated through comparisons with other established fitness tests (hand grip strength, standing long jump, and pull- and push-ups). Additionally, age- and gender-specific reference values were generated. The reliability (ICC2.1 = 0.97, 95%CI 0.95 to 0.98) and objectivity (ICC2.1 = 0.99, 95%CI 0.99 to 0.99) of the APCT were found to be excellent. The APCT results correlated strongly with the hand strength per kilogram of body weight (right: r = 0.58; left: r = 0.53), number of pull-ups (with upper grip: r = 0.74; with lower grip: r = 0.69) and standing long jump (r = 0.61); a moderate correlation with the push-up test was observed (r = 0.44). The APCT is reliable, objective, and suitable for children, adolescents, and young adults with an affinity for sports. It offers a novel opportunity to assess fitness without time pressure, considering the anthropometric requirements.

Mental Health and Physical Fitness during Adolescence in a Region of Southeastern Spain

Life satisfaction has been identified as a cognitive indicator of subjective well-being as well as self-image, and these become fundamental factors in the development of young people during adolescence. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the possible associations between life satisfaction and self-perceived physical fitness in adolescents from a region of southeastern Spain. In addition, the aim is to evaluate the influence in these associations of gender and urban or rural living environment. For this purpose, a cross-sectional study was carried out with 688 secondary school students (12 to 16 years old) in which the “Satisfaction with Life Scale” and the “Visual Analogical Scale of Physical Fitness Perception for Adolescents” were applied. The associations of the scales were analyzed through Spearman’s Rho test and the consistency of the scales through Cronbach’s Alpha. In addition, a linear regression analysis was carried out to evaluate the contributions of the different dimensions of physical fitness to the life satisfaction of the students. Medium, positive and significant correlations were found between the dimensions of physical fitness and life satisfaction. Similarly, the regression model showed that general physical fitness and endurance explained 20% of the variance in life satisfaction. Therefore, educational interventions and policies must take this information into account when designing and developing actions aimed at improving these cognitive factors.

Physical training program of military college cadets - future commanders of assault departments (platoons) using military pentathletics

Improving the physical fitness of military personnel has always been and is one of the most important tasks of training military specialists along with professional training. This is especially relevant for elite units (reconnaissance, airborne, landing and assault units, marines and special operations forces). The results of scientific and methodological research proved that the most effective means of performing tasks to improve the physical fitness of servicemen is the use of physical exercises from sports that are closest in terms of the structure of movements and the nature of physical exertion to the military and professional activities of servicemen. Military pentathlon clearly differs not only in the content of the exercises included in it, but also in the organization and provision of the educational, training and educational process. The analysis of literary sources allowed us to determine the lack of improvement in the organization of physical training of college cadets in the specialty "Management of actions of units of mechanized troops" (future commanders of departments and platoons of assault units. The research substantiated and developed the author's program for optimizing the physical fitness of military college cadets using military p' Martial arts as a means of physical education, which was implemented in the 2023-24 school year. Despite the high number of new assault units, there is currently no clear program for improving the physical fitness of these soldiers (from the soldier to the platoon commander). a new author's program of physical training of cadets of the sergeant's military college with the use of military pentathlon (for future commanders of departments or platoons of assault units). using military pentathlon as a means of physical education. An advisor on the organization of individual physical training for young sergeants - division and platoon commanders has been developed. The prospects for using the research results will be the implementation of this program in the practice of various assault units, which should significantly improve both general and special physical fitness; study of the relationship between general and special physical fitness and the development of specific methodological instructions for conducting various forms and activities of physical training using military pentathlon as a means of physical education.

The Features of changes in the physical fitness of football players 13-14 years in the preparatory period of the annual macrocycle under the influence of a typical training program

The article deals with the effectiveness of using a standard football program for the stage of preliminary basic training in improving the overall and special physical fitness of young football players 13-14 years. The relevance and practical importance of this study is due to the need to improve the quality of existing programs for the construction of the training process of athletes specializing in football, at different stages of long -term sports training, especially in the initial stages of this process. In connection with the above, an assessment of the impact of a standard football program for the stage of preliminary basic preparation on the indicators of general and special physical fitness of football players 13-14 years during the preparatory period of the annual macrocycle was carried out. It is proved that the use of the program athletes of the said program did not contribute to a significant improvement of their general and special physical fitness. To complete the study, there was a significant increase in only individual indicators, namely: the level of physical work capacity and aerobic capabilities by 10%, power capacity for 23 %, 19% agility, the result in the ball of the ball with the ball and the level of special physical fitness by 9%of the change in other parameters were insignificant and ranged from 1%to 6%. The results indicated the lack of efficiency of the typical program of construction of the training process of young football players at the stage of preliminary basic training and the need for its appropriate correction to improve their overall and special physical fitness.

The impact of asics runkeeper on improving endurance performance in students

The article investigates the impact of the asics runkeeper mobile application on the development of endurance in students. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of the asics runkeeper mobile application on endurance performance in students. To achieve this goal, the following research methods were used: analysis and synthesis of literary sources; resting heart rate, VO2 Max, 5 km and 10 km running; methods of mathematical statistics. A formative pedagogical experiment was conducted for three months, in which 30 students of the Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav took part. An experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG) were formed. The EG (n=15) trained using the asics runkeeper mobile application and the CG (n=15) trained without using such applications. It was found that the main methodological approaches to the development of endurance include: gradual increase in the duration of physical effort, interval training, pyramidal training, long, continuous training, functional training, tempo running, cross-country and cross-country training, exercises for general physical fitness. At the end of the experiment, we note a positive dynamics of the studied indicators in both groups. However, they are slightly higher in EG. In addition, students of EG showed more interest during the experiment, attracted friends, which is also an important factor.

The Effects of Functional Training on the Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Physical Fitness of Resistant Hypertensive Elderly People: A Randomized Clinical Rehearsal with Preliminary Results.

This study evaluated the impact of functional training (FT) on the ambulatory blood pressure and physical fitness of resistant hypertensive older adults. This randomized clinical and controlled rehearsal involved 15 participants from Juazeiro do Norte-CE divided into two groups: a control group (CG), n = 7, without physical training, and an experimental group (EG), n = 8, subjected to 24 sessions of FT. The comparative analysis included ambulatory blood pressure (24 h mapping) and physical fitness (Senior Fitness Test), using an ANOVA of two factors, an alpha of 0.05, and a post hoc by Bonferroni where necessary. The dimension of the intervention effect was verified using Eta Squared. The results show that FT promoted a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (SAP) during the day and at night, as well as improving physical fitness, including the force/resistance of the lower and upper limbs, physical mobility, and aerobic resistance. The flexibility of the upper and lower limbs was not affected. It is concluded that FT is effective in reducing SAP and improving physical fitness in resistant older adults. However, this type of training may positively influence general physical fitness of older adults with resistant hypertension.

Influence of a standard training program on the level of general physical fitness of the Greco-Roman style fighters for 15-16 years at the stage of specialized basic training

Influence of a standard training program on the level of general physical fitness of the Greco-Roman style fighters for 15-16 years at the stage of specialized basic training

Effect of Female Students' Satisfaction on General Physical Fitness in Physical Education Courses

Effect of Female Students' Satisfaction on General Physical Fitness in Physical Education Courses

Tolerability and first hints for potential efficacy of motor-cognitive training under inspiratory hypoxia in health and neuropsychiatric disorders: A translational viewpoint.

Hypoxia is more and more perceived as pivotal physiological driving force, allowing cells in the brain and elsewhere to acclimate to lowered oxygen (O2), and abridged metabolism. The mediating transcription program is induced by inspiratory hypoxia but also by intensive motor-cognitive tasks, provoking a relative decrease in O2 in relation to the acutely augmented requirement. We termed this fundamental, demand-dependent drop in O2 availability "functional hypoxia." Major players in the hypoxia response are hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) and associated prolyl-hydroxylases. HIFs are transcription factors, stabilized by low O2 accessibility, and control expression of a multitude of genes. Changes in oxygen, however, can also be sensed via other pathways, among them the thiol-oxidase (2-aminoethanethiol) dioxygenase. Considering the far-reaching biological response to hypoxia, hitherto mostly observed in rodents, we initiated a translational project, combining mild to moderate inspiratory with functional hypoxia. We had identified this combination earlier to benefit motor-cognitive attainment in mice. A total of 20 subjects were included: 13 healthy individuals and 7 patients with depression and/or autism spectrum disorder. Here, we show that motor-cognitive training under inspiratory hypoxia (12% O2) for 3.5 h daily over 3 weeks is optimally tolerated. We present first signals of beneficial effects on general well-being, cognitive performance, physical fitness and psychopathology. Erythropoietin in serum increases under hypoxia and flow cytometry analysis of blood reveals several immune cell types to be mildly modulated by hypoxia. To obtain reliable information regarding the "add-on" value of inspiratory on top of functional hypoxia, induced by motor-cognitive training, a single-blind study-with versus without inspiratory hypoxia-is essential and outlined here.

Evaluation of the results of the study of individual indicators of physical development, special physical fitness and sports nutrition "Power Pro" of graduates of higher education with specific training conditions, engaged in mixed martial arts

Evaluation of the results of the study of individual indicators of physical development, special physical fitness and sports nutrition "Power Pro" of graduates of higher education with specific training conditions, engaged in mixed martial arts and law enforcement officers In order to achieve and maintain a high level of functional and physical fitness, high sports results, and maintaining the health of those who practice, a number of pedagogical, methodical, psychological, and medical-biological aspects are necessary. Therefore, the introduction of specialized sports nutrition is expedient. With the rational development of nutrition schemes, it is possible to increase the performance of athletes, improve all necessary indicators and planned results. The purpose of the article is to develop a program and recommendations for optimizing sports nutrition "Power Pro" and research the impact of specialized nutrition on individual anthropometric, indicators of general and special physical fitness of graduates of higher education with specific training conditions, engaged in mixed martial arts and law enforcement officers. The experiment involved young men (average age 19.10±0.74), high school graduates with specific training conditions, engaged in mixed martial arts and law enforcement officers (Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs), who were divided into 2 groups – control (n= 15) and experimental (n=15). The purpose of using specialized sports nutrition was as follows: 1. Increasing both general and special fitness (training and competition). 2. Preventive action of possible injuries and disruption of adaptation. 3. Timely and correct recovery of the body of those who are engaged, after a state of overstrain. 4. Providing the body of those who are struggling with food substances, taking into account individual energy consumption. To test the developed program for the introduction of specialized sports nutrition, before and after the experiment, the following parameters were studied: height, weight, dynamometers, VL, impact force. We have developed and implemented schemes for the ratio and combination of food substances: whey protein, BCAA (branched chain amino acids), creatine, taurine, a complex of vitamins and minerals. When developing the program of specialized sports nutrition "Power Pro" for the experimental group, the main factors such as age characteristics and body weight, gender of the test subjects, as well as individual characteristics of their physical development, specifics of the sport were directly analyzed. The obtained results of the study showed a statistically significant improvement of individual anthropometric and indicators of special physical fitness in the experimental group (p<0.05). This makes it possible to draw conclusions about the positive dynamics of the implemented program of specialized sports nutrition on the monitored indicators, which are basic for athletes specializing in mixed martial arts.

Features of technical improvement of wrestlers at the initial training stage

The level of modern judo development puts forward increased requirements for the general preparation of athletes and its individual components at all stages of long-term training. Special attention is paid to the improvement of the training process at the stage of initial training, which makes it possible to identify promising directions that determine the effectiveness of training wrestlers in techniques. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the application of the game method of training in the process of technical improvement of judokas at the stage of initial training. The dynamics of indicators were studied, which ranged from 10% to 66.6% for general physical fitness, from 12.6% to 27.8% for special physical fitness, 12.9-37.5% for technical training, and 13.3% for general physical fitness, for which a pedagogical experiment was used, testing indicators of general and special physical and technical fitness as well as assessment of the level of general physical fitness. Thirty judokas, aged 10-12, took part in the study. Of them, 15 were part of the experimental group, and 15 were part of the control group. An experimental training programme with the use of special educational games was proposed, which contributed to the development of the necessary specialised qualities and the mastery of the basic techniques of judo. The games were divided into several groups depending on the task (games with “touching the opponent”, “blocking grip”, and “attacking grip”). The positive influence of game exercise complexes in studying and improving the technique of judo techniques was revealed, which contributed to the significant optimisation of general and special physical fitness and the general physical performance of athletes’ bodies. A comparative analysis of the dynamics of the studied indicators allowed to state that the athletes of the experimental group, who used an experimental training programme using special educational games, had better results compared to the control group. The practical value of the research lies in the recommendation of the introduction of experimental game methods for improving technical training in judo in the system of multi-year sports improvement, namely, at the stage of initial training

Comparative analysis of indicators of physical fitness of freestyle wrestlers at the stage of initial training

The sufficient level of general physical fitness of freestyle wrestlers allows them to form the foundation of versatile and proportional development of the physiological systems and organs of children and adolescents. To properly build the educational and training process, it is necessary to regularly and timely control and analyze the general physical, special physical, and psychophysiological fitness of wrestlers. This requires improving the system of sports training in freestyle wrestling through scientific substantiation of more effective methods of improving the athlete's preparedness. Solving this problem is possible only after enriching existing and developing new training programs for wrestlers. The research and practical experience of leading specialists is aimed at modernizing and improving the training process of highly qualified athletes, while the problem of improving the physical and special training of athletes at the initial stages remains relevant today and requires in-depth study.
 The purpose of the study was to determine the indicators of general physical fitness of young wrestlers at the stage of initial training during training according to the generally accepted program and when the coach involves additional functional sets of exercises.
 The research was conducted among children 8-10 years old engaged in freestyle wrestling in groups of primary training: the I-group of children trained according to a standard generally accepted training program, the II-group athletes trained according to the coach’s author’s methodology, which included additional performance of functional sets of exercises for improvement of both general and special physical training using a large number of exercises, games and game tasks of varying coordination complexity.
 In the work, a comparative analysis of the indicators of physical fitness of young wrestlers of both groups of initial training, obtained as a result of control standards, was carried out. The nature of positive changes in these indicators during control tests among wrestlers of the II group was determined. According to the results of the experiment, it can be stated that the training effect should be aimed at improving all components of physical and technical training.

Physical fitness of youth students and state of readiness for military service

Among the main state tasks of improving the physical education system, experts single out the orientation of the programmatic and normative foundations of the physical education system of different age groups of the population. Physical fitness and readiness of schoolchildren for military service is a very relevant issue not only in the discussed and mechanisms of action. In the context of our state, the physical training of schoolchildren today is primarily the ability of citizens to protect, defend the territorial integrity of Ukraine and ensure the borders defined by international law. The presented vision regarding the physical fitness of its members and the model of physical fitness of student youth. The preparation of youth for military service is emphasized on the following points: in modern conditions, the preparation of Ukrainian citizens for military service is one of the main directions of state policy, and therefore the preparation of youth for the defense of the Motherland remains one of the factors of strengthening the state's defense capability; Currently, there is a positive trend in the attitude of citizens towards the need for initial military physical training in general educational institutions. This indicates the need to strengthen military-patriotic work with students; in the conditions of an increase in military personnel who serve under a contract, as well as a reduction in the terms of service under the draft, the question of the mobilization reserve often arises. The model of the physical training system in the military, which should be oriented towards a high initial level of physical fitness of the youth, intensification of the physical training process, increasing the level of general physical fitness of servicemen, priority development of the military-applied orientation of the physical training process, sports orientation of the physical training process, ensuring the functional readiness of the body each serviceman to perform service and combat tasks. The contribution of each component of the integral assessment of the physical readiness of young people, such as general physical fitness, special physical fitness, military- applied physical fitness and the state of the cardiovascular system, was determined. Filling the model with specific results in motor tests to determine the sufficiency or insufficiency of certain aspects of preparedness and the orientation of the means of physical training of an individual young man to achieve the appropriate standards.

Dynamics of indicators of general physical fitness of young men in the process of sectional training in athletics

The process of physical education of schoolchildren in institutions of general secondary education should ensure proper physical fitness of its pupils. However, the data of numerous surveys of a wide contingent of students indicate a low level of physical fitness, which is primarily due to insufficient development of physical qualities. The emergence of negative cases during physical education lessons in the institution of general secondary education in recent years requires the use of such effective means that without much stress affect the physical fitness of schoolchildren.
 The purpose of the work is to determine the dynamics of the general physical fitness of 16-17-year-old boys during sectional athletics classes.
 Research results. The established indicators of physical fitness for the experiment formed the basis for further selection of means aimed at increasing the level of physical fitness of high school-aged boys.
 Thus, in the experimental group, a section on athletics for young men was created. Classes were held after school twice a week: on Mondays and Thursdays, lasting 60-90 minutes.
 Classes in the athletics section contribute to better assimilation of the program material, make it possible to significantly expand and deepen the scope of acquired skills and abilities, and increase the level of physical fitness. While conducting the preparatory part of the sectional class (warm-up), we drew the attention of the young men to the need to remember the exercises, their dosage and sequence. It was explained that a properly conducted warm-up helps prevent injuries and more effectively solve the tasks. Periodically, we offered the young men to warm up first in small groups, and then individually. When learning new exercises, in order to avoid mistakes, they were first demonstrated.
 Conclusions. The dynamics of growth rates of physical fitness indicators of young men during sectional athletics shows that the greatest progressive changes were achieved in indicators of speed, endurance and speed-strength qualities.

A Comprehensive Analysis of How Sports Affect Youth Development and Social Skills

Abstract: Playing sports as a young person improves their general health and physical fitness. Team sports give essential lessons in cooperation and attaining common goals, hence honing teamwork and collaboration skills. Following training plans and aiming for improvement instills discipline and goal-setting. Managing hardship and overcoming obstacles with grace helps people become resilient and resilient in the face of adversity. By juggling athletics, school, and other activities, one might improve their time management abilities. Sportsmanship, ethics, and regard for others are qualities that foster the development of character. It is possible to develop leadership qualities by inspiring colleagues and exercising initiative. Teamwork, communication, and shared experiences all contribute to the development of social skills and friendships. Reduced stress, a sense of community, and physical activity all improve emotional well-being. Teams and programs are used to promote community involvement.

Prospects of using functional training in the process of physical training of cadets

The professional activity of military personnel is always associated with high risk, which includes both psychological aspects and physical aspects. Work experience confirms that the quality of mastering combat techniques for use in extreme conditions depends on the level of development of mental preparedness and endurance. Including elements of functional training in physical training can significantly contribute to the development of endurance, strength, coordination, and psychological stability. Endurance as a physical quality is characterized by the ability to perform tasks for a long time. Modern conditions in which military personnel perform their tasks, despite the presence of the latest military equipment and vehicles, require them to have a high level of development of this quality in order to carry out foot crossings, overcome areas of terrain with various artificial and natural obstacles. In the course of functional training, strength endurance is developed, which allows you to perform physical tasks for a long period of time. This can be especially useful in military service or other situations where it is necessary to maintain a high level of physical activity for a long time.
 The basic idea of functional training is to use exercises that activate many muscle groups at the same time and imitate movement patterns that can be encountered in everyday life or during sports activities.
 Functional training also improves cardiovascular endurance by increasing the efficiency of the cardiovascular system and the body's ability to work at an elevated heart rate. Such training may include elements of exercises with weights, a functional simulator, aerobics and other forms of physical activity aimed at comprehensive development. This method of training can be useful for improving general physical fitness, particularly in the context of military-professional activities, as it promotes the development of functional strength endurance and adaptive readiness for various physical challenges.

Updating the content of the special physical training of cadets of higher education institutions with specific training conditions during martial law

It has been established that the official activity of police officers places increased demands on the level of special physical fitness of personnel. It has been established that a graduate of a higher education institution with specific learning conditions must possess not only a complex of knowledge, practical skills and abilities, but also a formed motivation and psychological readiness for the proper performance of official tasks in extreme situations caused by the introduction of martial law.
 On the basis of a survey of inspectors on self-defense tactics and personal safety of training centers of the State Government of Ukraine (n=27), gaps in the physical fitness of law enforcement officers with up to one year of practical experience were determined, directions for improving the content of special physical training for cadets of higher education institutions with specific training conditions were considered during martial law, the role of general physical fitness of law enforcement officers is outlined. The need to develop a single thematic content of the educational discipline for all institutions of higher education that train police officers has been established; the introduction of practical tasks into the educational process, which involve modeling situations of official activity with the complex application of police coercive measures. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the role of general physical training through the cadet's performance of various physical exercises while in full equipment.
 We see prospects for further research in the development of a set of exercises that will contribute to the development of professional and applied physical qualities of law enforcement officers.

Association between physical fitness tests and neuromuscular properties.

While various fitness tests have been developed to assess physical performances, it is unclear how these tests are affected by differences, such as, in morphological and neural factors. This study was aimed to investigate associations between individual differences in physical fitness tests and neuromuscular properties. One hundred and thirty-three young adults participated in various general physical fitness tests and neuromuscular measurements. The appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) was estimated by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Echo intensity (EI) was evaluated from the vastus lateralis. During submaximal knee extension force, high-density surface electromyography of the vastus lateralis was recorded and individual motor unit firings were detected. Y-intercept (i-MU) and slope (s-MU) from the regression line between the recruitment threshold and motor unit firing rate were calculated. Stepwise multiple regression analyses revealed that knee extension strength could be explained (adjusted R2 = 0.712) by ASM (β = 0.723), i-MU (0.317), EI (-0.177), and s-MU (0.210). Five-sec stepping could be explained by ASM (adjusted R2 = 0.212). Grip strength, side-stepping, and standing broad jump could be explained by ASM and echo intensity (adjusted R2 = 0.686, 0.354, and 0.627, respectively). Squat jump could be explained by EI (adjusted R2 = 0.640). Counter-movement jump could be explained by EI and s-MU (adjusted R2 = 0.631). On the other hand, i-MU and s-MU could be explained by five-sec stepping and counter-movement jump, respectively, but the coefficients of determination were low (adjusted R2 = 0.100 and 0.045). Generally developed physical fitness tests were mainly explained by morphological factors, but were weakly affected by neural factors involved in performance.

General physical fitness of powerlifters as a basis for effective strength development

The article, based on the analysis and synthesis of data from the source base and practical experience, identifies the main features of the general physical fitness of powerlifting athletes as the basis for effective strength development. The attention is focused on the issues related to the individualization of the training process and the management of the physical condition of athletes, the importance of various forms of manifestation of strength abilities. It is emphasized that the growth of sports achievements i s primarily due to the improvement of the methodology of strength development. It is noted that the level of strength development in powerlifters is one of the most urgent problems of the educational and training process in this sport, and the solution of this problem will significantly increase the effectiveness of sports training in powerlifting.
 The most important physical quality to develop in the process of general physical training of powerlifters is strength. In general, "strength" is defined as the ability to overcome external resistance or to counteract it with the help of muscle effort. The following specific forms of strength are distinguished by the nature of the effort and the mode of muscle function: fast strength, maximum strength, power endurance, and explosive strength.
 Muscular effort in the conditions of the training process of powerlifters can manifest itself in different ways: once or repeatedly, in cyclic or variable work with high or low resistance, at high speed or slowly, in a relaxed or tense state of muscles. An important physical quality that needs to be developed in the process of general physical training of powerlifters is endurance. Endurance is usually equated with the powerlifter's ability to perform muscle work (squats with a barbell, bench press, deadlift) for a long time during competitions without signs of significant fatigue.

FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND BMI ARE GOOD PREDICTORS OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE STUDENTS

Athletic performance is affected by numerous factors such as genetic makeup, environmental factors, and psychological factors. The goal of the present study was to examine the effects of fine motor skills and BMI on athletic performance of college students. The sample for this study consisted of 31 students (mean age 19 years, SD- 1.1 year; 7 females, 24 males) recruited from the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Sarajevo. The students were given Purdue Pegboard test of motor skills and Test of Athletic performance consisting of 8 tests: sprint running, high/low start, relay running, hurdle racing, high jump, long jump, shot put, and javelin throw. We assessed the impact of their BMI and fine motor skills on the Athletic performance. The results revealed a statistically significant effect of fine motor skills and BMI on Athletic performance. More specifically, these two factors explained around 30% of the variance in Athletic performance. These findings could be beneficial for designing more effective training programs that not only focus on general physical fitness but also consider the role of fine motor skills and body composition in improving overall athletic performance.