International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports (IJPEFS)
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Effect of eight weeks land and sand based plyometric training on selected physical and physiological variables
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of eight weeks land based and sand based plyometric training on selected physical and physiological variables among inter collegiate level sportspersons pursuing their graduation under Kuvempu University. Subjects for the study were thirty (30) intercollegiate level sportspersons pursuing their graduation in Shivamogga. Their age ranged between 20 to 25 years. Purposive random sampling was observed in order to ascertain minimum levels of fitness of the sportspersons. Fifteen students each were placed randomly into plyometric training groups namely Land (N=15) and Sand (N=15) surfaces. In order to examine the efficacy of plyometric training on different surfaces following tests were conducted on all the subjects under the study. The subjects underwent these tests twice during the course of study i.e pre-test and post-test. The variables selected for the study were speed, dynamic strength, lower body explosiveness, agility, body composition and resting heart rate. Suitable standard tests were selected for assessing attributes. Paired sample ‘t’ test was used as a statistical technique apart from descriptive statistics. Within the limitations of the present investigation it is concluded that the speed aspect of physical fitness can be significantly enhanced through sand based plyometric training as compared to land based plyometric training
Influence of two-month training program on anthropometry and VO2 max in recreational athletes
Get PDFThe aim was to evaluate the effect of a two-month training program on some anthropometric characteristics and maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) in male and female recreational athletes. Study included 62 participants, 30 males and 32 females. All participants were doing recreational sport, aged from 35 to 50 years old. In order to obtain accurate results, the following instruments were used: measuring tape, InnerScan body composition monitor Tanita BC-532, and "Technogym" treadmill where they were performing submaximal aerobic test. Training process lasted for two months and consisted of two testing sessions. The training program has included three sessions per week for about 90 minutes. T-test for paired samples was used in the statistical program "SPSS", and results suggested that there was a positive effect of a two-month training process on certain anthropometric characteristics and the maximal oxygen uptake in both male and female subjects
Effect of performing regular religious prayer-‘namaaz’ on psychological health among middle aged women
Get PDF‘Namaaz’ is the special prayer for the Muslims which requires submittance to Allah (God) and praying for the wellbeing of self and others. It is for the purpose of cleanliness of mind and soul. Muslims do Namaaz five times a day. This prayer involves some postural exercises and psychological aspects. Purpose: Present study was designed to find out the psychological health status of middle aged women who participate ‘Namaaz’ regularly and compare their status with others who do not participated in this prayer. Methodology: A total of 27 middle aged women (Mean age 51.48 yrs, ±6.00) were volunteered for this study. Among them 18 were participated Namaaz on regular basis (G1) and other 09 were not participated in Namaaz regularly (G2). Psychological stress was considered in this study for assessing psychological health. Standard SPSSI questionnaire was used to measure the psychological stress. Mean and standard deviation were computed to describe the parameter and t-test was used to analyze the mean deference between groups. Only 0.05 level of significance was considered for this study. Results: Results revealed that G1 group had lower mean value (64.28) for stress than the G2 group (67.00). But the difference between group means (t=1.30) was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: From the above findings it was concluded that the middle aged women who participated in Namaaz on regular basis had not have better psychological health than the women who do not participate in this religious ritual regularly
The relation of religious orientation and happiness in Karate male athletes
Get PDFThe goal of current research was to assess the relation of religious orientation and happiness in Karate male athletes. Method of current studious research was a description of integration type. 80people of the male Karate athletes, having average age of 27 years were the current research's statistical sample, selected randomly among those athletes who participated in qualifying competitions in Ardebil province in 2013. Studied athletes had 5-6 years of experience at national championships. Data collection tools included Alport's (1950) religious orientation and Oxford's (1993) happiness questionnaires. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics was used and for hypothesis tests the correlation coefficients of pirson and regression was used step by step. The spss software, Version 22, is used for analyzing the data. The results of this research represented that there is no significant relation between the religious orientation and happiness (P >0.05). But the correlation between extrinsic religious orientation resulted in 0.001 which is not significant, and initial results of regression variance analysis also showed, that both intrinsic and extrinsic variables of religious orientation are not capable of predicting the happiness, and likewise, in the second step the research showed that the religious orientation together with its dimensions predict 44 percent of happiness variance for athletes in total
Efficacy of multiple jump drill training on selected power parameters of basketball players
Get PDFThe purpose of the study is to find out the efficacy of multiple jump drill training on selected power parameters of basketball players. To achieve the purpose, thirty women basketball players were randomly selected as subjects. The age of the subjects was ranged between 18 to 24 years. The selected subjects were assigned into two groups of 15 subjects each. Group I underwent multiple jump drill training for three days per week for twelve weeks and group II acted as acontrol. Among the power parameters, explosive power in terms of vertical distance and explosive power in terms of horizontal distance were selected as criterion variables. The multiple jump drill training was selected as theindependent variable. The explosive power in terms of vertical distance and explosive power in terms of horizontal distance were assessed by vertical jump and standing broad jump tests respectively. All the subjects of two groups were tested on selected dependent variables at prior to and immediately after the training programme. The data was analyzed using Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The .05 level of confidence was fixed as the level of significance to test the “F” ratio obtained by the analysis of covariance, which was considered as an appropriate. The results of the study showed that the multiple jump drill training for twelve weeks is more effective in enhancing the explosive power in terms of vertical distance and explosive power in terms of horizontal distance of women basketball players
Effect of various hill running programme on power and reaction time
Get PDFThe purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of uphill, downhill and combined running programme on power and reaction time. To achieve the purpose of this study, sixty male students were selected randomly from Department of Physical Education & sports Sciences, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu State, India, The selected subjects age ranged from18 to 25 years. They are divided into four equal groups, each group consists of fifteen subjects. The uphill, downhill and combined running programme were given to twelve weeks, in which uphill running programme with 3°inclination, downhill running programme with 3°declinations and combined the running programme with 3°inclination and 3°declinations were given to the three experimental groups separately and the control group did not participate in any special training programme. Prior to and after the training period, the subjects were tested power and reaction time. They were measured by new test power timer. The obtained data were analyzed by analysis of Co-variance (ANCOVA) if, F ratio was found to be significant, Scheffe’s post hoc test was used. In all the cases, 0.05 level of confidence was fixed to test the significance. It was concluded that the uphill, downhill and combined running groups significantly improved power and reaction time as compared to control group. Combined running programme significantly improved power as compared to uphill running and downhill running groups. Three was no significant variation in reaction time among all the three experimental groups
Physiological parameters response to the Influence of traditional Badaga dance on school students
Get PDFThis study was designed to investigate the influence of traditional badaga dance on physiological parameters of school students. To achieve the purpose of the study 30 school students were selected from The Nilgiris district. The subjects was randomly assigned to two equal groups (n=15). Group- I underwent traditional badaga dance (TBDG) and group - II was acted as control group (CG). The traditional badaga dance was given to the experimental group for 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for the period of eight weeks. The control group was not given any sort of training except their regular routine work. The physiological parameters vital capacity (tested by wet spirometer) and resting pulse rate (tested at radial pulse) were assessed before and after the training period. The data collected from the subjects were statistically analyzed using‘t’ test to find out whether significant mean difference existed at 0.05 level of confidence. The result of vital capacity and resting pulse rate speculated significant improvement due to traditional badaga dance with the limitations of diet, climate, life style status and previous training. The results of the present study are in confirmatory with the findings of. Thus it is concluded that traditional Badaga dance significantly improves vital capacity and resting pulse rate of school students
Psychometric evidence of body composition as a multidimensional trait in college students
Get PDFBody composition (BC) assessment is often conducted using one of several different field techniques, which individually are considered valid tests. Anecdotal evidence has suggested, however, that some individuals may rank relatively high when assessed by one method and relatively low when assessed by another method. This inconsistency would indicate that BC assessments have poor convergent validity. The purpose of this study was to examine the convergent validity of common BC assessments using a norm-referenced approach. A total of 67 college students participated in this measurement study and had their BC assessed by each of three different tests: percent body fat (PBF) by skinfold technique (PBFSF), waist circumference (WC), and body mass index (BMI). Two different statistical procedures were used to evaluate convergent validity of the three BC assessments. First, Cohen’s weighted kappas were calculated using quartiles of each BC measure. This analysis utilized three different 4 x 4 tables from all BC measure pairs. Second, Bland and Altman limits of agreement (LOA) plots were constructed on all pairs after T-score transformation of each measure. Mean (SD) values of PBFSF (%), WC (cm), and BMI (kg/m2) were 12.3 (5.0), 87.0 (8.3), 26.8 (3.5) and 23.3 (7.0), 77.1 (8.8), 24.8 (3.2) for males and females, respectively. Simple kappas showed poor agreement across the three pairs of BC assessments and ranged from .14 to .17. The weighted kappas improved to fair agreement and ranged from .32 to .38. None of the three LOA plots showed systematic bias toward a method. However, 95% LOA were wide for PBFSF vs. WC (± 28.9), BMI vs. PBFSF (± 25.9), and BMI vs. WC (± 12.3). Results of this measurement study indicate that common BC assessments have poor convergent validity among college students. These results further indicate that BC may be a multidimensional trait, requiring a specific test depending on the specific trait of interest
Effects of selected asana practices on flexibility and balance among school level taekwondo athlete
Get PDFTo achieve the purpose of this study, a school level taekwondo Athlete were selected from Premier Vidya Vikash School, Coimbatore. The selected (N= 30) thirty subjects were randomly divided into two equal groups (n-15), experimental group named as asana programme and control group. The pre-test was conducted on selected physiological variables (flexibility and balance), for all the groups. The readings were carefully regarded in the respective unit as pre-test score. After pre-test experimental group was treated with sit and reach test and stork balance test programme and the control group was not treated with any special programme. They kept as a control group. The subject was tested on criterion measures on flexibility – Sit and Reach Test and balance- Stroke balance the readings were carefully recorded in their respective units as pre-test score. The experimental groups underwent the respective training schedule one half hour per day in the morning session for a period of six weeks. After completion of 6 weeks of training, all the two groups were tested again on flexibility and balance the scores were recorded in their respected units as post-test scores. The pre and post test scores were taken for appropriate statistical analysis. In order to find out the significant changes if any paired ‘t’ ratio was be applied 0.05 level of confidence. The present study experimented effects of selected asana practices on flexibility and balance among school level taekwondo athlete. The result of this study indicated that there was is a change in flexibility and balance due to the proper planning, preparation, and execution of the training package given to the athlet
Traditional Kabaddi Vs Techno Kabaddi
Get PDFLife of every man is ridden by two horses – tradition and technology. The fight in every mind whether to follow tradition or to enjoy the user-friendliness of technology is always evident. In the phase of life’s betterment man is mostly driven by technology. Every test on a traditional practice results in a new technology. That was the ultimate cause of western games to reach the peak in recent years. This article has discussed the traditional heritage of India’s very own sport Kabaddi in line with technology for the game to reach the Olympic podium. Conclusion: Reaching the Olympic podium is possible by winning over the popularity contest. The more the popularity the more are the fan followers. The recent rule changes and advancement in technology has escalated Kabaddi facilitating popularity. Another important avenue is that at least 50 affiliated countries should systematically play the game setting up professional associations. When all these fall in place the Olympic podium will be at a one-step reach