Comparison of Body Mass Index of 2022 A Students of Banyuwangi PGRI University Based on Soccer, Volleyball, and Pencak Silat Martial Arts

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the comparison of body mass index (BMI) of PGRI Banyuwangi University students in class 2022A based on the sports they participate in. This research uses comparative descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The research sample was 2022A students of PGRI Banyuwangi University who played various sports such as volleyball, soccer, and pencak silat. BMI data was collected by directly measuring the participants' weight and height and calculated using the BMI formula. Data analysis is descriptive. The results showed that there were significant differences in BMI between students in different sports. Students who participate in more physically demanding sports, such as soccer and volleyball, tend to have a lower BMI than those who participate in less physically demanding sports, such as Pencak Silat. These findings provide an important insight into the impact of exercise on the nutritional status and physical fitness of university students.