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The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the difference on physique and physical fitness of the fifth and sixth grade elementary school students on regular exercise program during the semester through PAPS(physical activity promotion system) in Busan. The participants for this study were 1487 students, composed of 387 participated exercise program students and 1100 non-participated jogging program students. The measure of physique(height and weight) and physical fitness(body mass index: BMI, physical efficiency index: PEI, grip strength, trunk flexion, standing long jump, physical fitness level) were analyzed between exercise group and non-exercise group in elementary school students. The test data were analyzed in independent t-test, using the Statistical Package for SPSS version 17.0 for Windows. And the alpha level of p < .05 was set for all tests of significance. The result of this study were as follows; First, In physique, height and weight had significantly increased in the 5th grade boys, and weight had significanty increased in the 5th and 6th grade girls participated in exercise program. Secondly, In physical fitness, PEI and grip strength had significantly increased in the 6th grade boys and girls. Also, PEI, grip strength and standing long jump had significantly increased in the 5th grade boys, and PEI, grip strength, trunk flexion and standing long jump in the 5th grade girls. Physical fitness level had significantly decreased in the 5th grade boys and girls group.