Introduction : Physical literacy is an emerging strategy to increase physical activity participation across the lifespan. Physical fitness is also significantly related to health and physical activity. Studies have shown a significant relationship between the number of skeletal abnormalities and sports activity in girls and boys.Considering that most children have at least one skeletal abnormality, it seems necessary to provide the necessary conditions to prevent motor poverty and the occurrence of abnormalities.
Porpuse; This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived physical literacy and physical fitness with postural status in middle school girls in Divandarreh city.
Research method: The statistical population of this study included all middle school girls in Divandarreh city. The sample of this study consisted of 30 members of the statistical population with an age range of 13 to 15 years who met the research entry criteria. The PAK test and physical literacy questionnaire were used to measure perceived physical literacy and physical fitness, and then the postural status of the students was evaluated. For descriptive analysis of the data, central and dispersion indices were used using tables and graphs. In the inferential analysis of the data, Pearson correlation test was used with SPSS software version 27 at a significance level of 0.05.
Results:The results of this study showed that there was no significant relationship between postural abnormalities and perceived physical literacy. Among the postural abnormalities and physical fitness indices, there was only a significant and negative correlation between the kyphosis angle and flexibility, and between the kyphosis angle and muscular endurance and strength. There was no significant correlation between postural abnormalities and the step cardiorespiratory fitness test score.
Conclusion: Measuring physical literacy in students requires more precise tools. Considering the relationship between some postural abnormalities and physical fitness, the Ministry of Education should prepare and develop more practical and precise programs to increase and improve students' physical fitness.
Key words: Physical literacy, Physical fitness, Postural status, Students, Girls, Adolescents