Power, speed and flexibility of students at Industrial University of Santander

Introduction: The benefits of power, speed, and flexibility are recognised for the proper performance and health of the human body. However, the physical fitness of university students tends to decline as they progress through the academic programs. Objective: To determine the relationship between power, speed, and flexibility of students at the Industrial University of Santander. Methodology: A quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted. Participants were students aged 18 or older who completed the study questionnaire. Height, body weight, flexibility, power, and speed were assessed using standardized physical tests. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were performed using SPSS. Results: A total of 199 students (age 20.13 ± 2.19 years; weight 63.77 ± 10.94 kg; height 168.68 ± 8.66 cm) were analysed. A positive correlation (r = .712) was found between CMJ power (W) and maximum speed (m/s) of the 30 m sprint. Flexibility showed a non-significant negative correlation with CMJ power (r = -.005) and maximum speed (r = -.050). Discussion: The findings of this study are in line with the correlations reported in amateur football players between CMJ power (W) with 30 m sprint (r = -.719), and CMJ height with 30 m sprint (r = -.731). Conclusion: In the study population, a positive correlation was found between CMJ power and maximum speed in the 30 m sprint.