Relationship Between Serum Creatinine Levels and Body Mass Index Among Physical Education Students

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Serum Creatinine, Body Mass Index (BMI), Physical Education Students, Cross-Country Training, Muscle Mass

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Srinivas M.
Kirana R.

Abstract

The study investigates the relationship between serum creatinine levels and Body Mass Index (BMI) among physical education students engaged in cross-country training at Bangalore University. A total of ten students (five males and five females) participated. Data were collected for serum creatinine levels and BMI, analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation. Results indicated that males exhibited higher mean values for both BMI and serum creatinine compared to females, reflecting natural physiological differences in muscle mass and body composition. A moderate positive correlation (r = 0. 472) was found between serum creatinine and BMI, though it was not statistically significant (p = 0. 168). The findings suggest that BMI alone may not serve as a strong predictor of serum creatinine levels, emphasizing the influence of gender, muscle mass, and training status. The study underscores the importance of including biochemical and anthropometric parameters in evaluating health and performance in physical education students. 

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Vol. 11 No. 04 (2025): Colonial Legacy: The British Governor Generals’ Contribution in Making Modern Bangalore Multidisciplinary Approach

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Research Articles
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Author Biographies

Srinivas M.

Physical Education Teacher, Gurukul High School, Avlahalli, Bangalore. 

Kirana R.

Research Scholar, University College of Physical Education, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 

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Srinivas M., & Kirana R. (2025). Relationship Between Serum Creatinine Levels and Body Mass Index Among Physical Education Students. ಅಕ್ಷರಸೂರ್ಯ (AKSHARASURYA), 11(04), 35 to 42. https://aksharasurya.com/index.php/latest/article/view/1911

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