SEGAK and BMI Fitness Assessment at SK Gual To'Deh

SK GUAL TO'DEH - In an effort to promote physical fitness and healthy living among students, Sekolah Kebangsaan Gual To'Deh recently conducted the SEGAK and BMI physical fitness assessment, organized by dedicated Physical Education teachers Mr. Mohd Zahini and Mr. Mohd Salimi.

The event was part of the school’s regular physical education programme, in alignment with the Ministry of Education Malaysia’s guidelines for the Standard Physical Fitness Assessment for Schools (SEGAK). The SEGAK assessment included a series of standardized fitness tests aimed at evaluating the students’ endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition.

Among the activities assessed were:

• 20-meter Shuttle Run: Measuring cardiovascular endurance

• Partial Sit-ups (30 seconds): Measuring abdominal muscle strength

• Push-ups: Measuring upper body strength and endurance

• Sit and Reach: Measuring lower back and hamstring flexibility

Body Mass Index (BMI) Measurement

In addition to the fitness tests, the Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement was carried out to evaluate each student’s weight status in relation to their height. This assessment helps to provide a broader picture of a student's overall physical health.

BMI was calculated using the following formula:

$$\text{BMI} = \frac{\text{Weight (kg)}}{[\text{Height (m)}]^2}$$

Based on this calculation, students were classified into the following categories:

• Underweight: BMI below the normal range

• Normal Weight: BMI within the healthy range

• Overweight: BMI above the normal range

• Obese: BMI significantly above the normal range

This BMI data helps teachers, parents, and health professionals monitor student growth and determine if further nutritional or physical interventions are needed. The test sessions saw enthusiastic participation from students across all year groups, especially from Years 4 to 6, who were required to complete the full SEGAK battery. The overall atmosphere was filled with energy and encouragement as peers and teachers alike cheered each other on.

This initiative not only provided valuable data about students' fitness levels but also instilled the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle, in line with the goals of the Healthy Schools Programme (Program Sekolah Sihat).

With the continuous support from the school administration, teachers, and parents, SK Gual To'Deh remains committed to the holistic development of its students—academically, physically, and emotionally.