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A Comparative Study of Selected Physical Fitness Variables and Anthropometric Measurements among different Level Handball Players in Haryana
Get PDFTherefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze a few physical fitness tests and anthropometric parameters of handball players in distinct categories in Haryana. A quota sample of 60 players, 20 from the school level, college level and state level, were measured for physical fitness characteristics, including speed, endurance, agility, strength and anthropometric characteristics, including height, weight, BMI, etc. The results highlighted by the study showed a difference in physical fitness and body composition based on performance level. Superior fitness and an optimal anthropometric profile were established on the part of higher-level players. The implications are that talent development and identification should be focused and based on the physiological profiling of the players
Psychophysiological States and Bowling Accuracy in University-Level Fast Bowlers
Get PDFPurpose: The purpose of the study was to ascertain whether or not the accuracy of the findings produced by university-level speed bowlers is correlated with their psychological and physiological states. This study aimed to investigate the impact of emotional states on both the operation of the autonomic nervous system and athletes\u27 performance. Methods: As part of a repeated-measures design, 80 men from a university fast bowling team were divided into four emotional states. These moods were neutral, anxious, excited, and at ease. Polar H10 monitors were utilised to capture heart rate variability (HRV), or more precisely, root mean square deviation (RMSD), during baselines before the bowl. The number of balls that struck a predefined target during 10 deliveries for each situation was used to evaluate bowling accuracy. Validated audiovisual stimuli were used to evoke emotional states. Results: The HRV varied significantly across the conditions, peaking in the Calm condition (mean RMSSD = 58.2 ms) and falling in the Anxious condition (42.7 ms). The improvement in bowling accuracy that occurred when the person was calm, as opposed to stressed, was equally significant (p = 0.003). Bowling accuracy and HRV were shown to be positively correlated (r = 0.62, p < 0.001). Conclusions: A correlation was found between enhanced autonomic control, emotional tranquillity, and increased bowling accuracy, as indicated by the findings. Through the use of personalised psychophysiological profiling, athletes can maximise their performance potential by exercising control over their emotions
A Study of Body Image and Quality Life Among College Female Students
Get PDFThis study aimed to examine differences in body image and quality of life (QoL) among college female students participating in sports and those not involved in sports. Furthermore, it sought to analyze the relationship between body image and QoL. A descriptive survey design was utilized. A sample of 100 female college students from Hisar District, Haryana, was randomly selected. Tools used for data collection included the Body Image Questionnaire by Marilou Bruchon-Schweitzer (1987) and the Quality of Life Scale developed by Sarika Sharma and Dr.Nakhat Nasreen (1971). The collected data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-tests, and Pearson\u27s Product Moment Correlation.Results indicated significant differences in body image and QoL between female students engaged in sports and those not involved in sports. Participants in sports reported higher levels of body satisfaction and better overall quality of life. A statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.419) was found between body image and quality of life.The findings suggest that sports participation positively influences both body image and quality of life among college female students. Initiatives promoting physical activity and body positivity can enhance the well-being of this demographic
Effect of Circuit Training on Body Composition Metrics among School Students
Get PDFPurpose: In recent times, students increasingly face problems related to being overweight, obese and under nutrition due to increasing screen time and sedentary lifestyle. The study aimed to analyze the effect of circuit training on body mass index and waist-hip ratio of school students. Material and Methods: An experimental research design was employed, involving 30 randomly selected students aged 10–15 years (20 boys and 10 girls). The selected group participated three days a week over a six-week circuit training intervention period. The statistical analysis was done using a paired simple t-test. Result: The findings of the present study reported a significant effect on body composition metrics following the circuit training program (p>0.05). Conclusion: training for 40 minutes three times a week for 6 weeks had a significant impact on the body composition metrics of school students
Analysis of Flexibility and Body Composition among Female Students of Punjabi University, Patiala
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to analyze the flexibility, Body Mass Index (BMI), and body fat percentage of female students at Punjabi University, Patiala. Methods: The sample consisted of 30 female students, 15 each from the Department of Physical Education and the Department of Dance. Flexibility was assessed using the V-Sit and Reach Test, while BMI and body fat percentage were measured using a BMI analyzer. Results: The results revealed a significant difference in flexibility, with female Physical Education students exhibiting greater flexibility than their counterparts from the Dance Department. Conversely, Dance students had a higher BMI but a lower body fat percentage compared to Physical Education students. Conclusion: These findings highlight the influence of specific physical training regimens on flexibility and body composition. While a significant difference was observed in flexibility between the two groups, no statistically significant differences were found in body composition variables
Impact of Injury Duration on Sports Motivation
Get PDFBackground and Objective : Prolonged injuries may decrease motivation and increase psychological distress and athletes may drop out but some return to the field despite adversity. The present research is an exploration of the differences in the dimensions of sports motivation in athletes who have returned in field after varied injury duration\u27s. Methodology: A multivariate design with three categories of independent variable and six dimensions of dependent variable has been used. Sample: The sample consisted of 100 sports persons, both male and females from various sports who have suffered from injury and now have returned to field and were assigned to moderate, serious and long term group based on the injury duration that had been reported. Data Collection and Analysis: The translated version of Revised Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-II), developed by Pelletier et al. (2013), based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) framework having six sub scales had been used for data collection. The data was analyzed using one way MANOVA statistical technique. Results and Implications: There were significant differences reported among three groups in Intrinsic, Integrated and Identified regulation. The study underscore the need to keep athletes intrinsically motivated, to reduce the drop out of athletes after long duration injuries
Achievement Motivation and Attitude Towards Physical Education Among Undergraduate Students in Punjab: A Comparative Analysis Across Locale and Institution Type
Get PDFPurpose: This study explored the interrelationship between achievement motivation and attitudes towards physical education among undergraduate students who were enrolled in government and private colleges located in rural and urban areas of Punjab. Material and Methods: By utilizing standardized psychological tools, this research included a sample of 560 undergraduate students selected through random sampling from colleges affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab. Quantitative analyses were used to do the analysis i.e. including descriptive analysis, t-tests and Pearson correlation. Results: The results revealed that no significant difference in achievement motivation across demographic groups but found significant differences in attitudes towards physical education based on college type and location. A moderate positive correlation was found between achievement motivation and attitude towards physical education. Conclusion: The research findings highlighted the role of contextual and institutional factors in shaping students\u27 attitude towards physical education and motivation for academic success which remained relatively uniform across the demographic variables. Implications for educational policy and curriculum integration are discussed in this research
Effect of Indigenous Game on Selected Physical Psychological Variables of University Students
Get PDFPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of indigenous games on selected physical and psychological variables among university students. Background: Indigenous games have long been woven into the cultural fabric of Indian society, functioning as tools for physical fitness, cultural expression, and social interaction. Despite their relevance, their potential influence on contemporary student development in higher education remains underexplored. Material and Methods: Twenty-eight postgraduate students (aged 22–27 years) from the Central University of Punjab were recruited using purposive random sampling. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n = 14) and a control group (n = 14). The experimental group engaged in an 8-week structured indigenous games program featuring Pithu, Gilli Danda, Stapoo, Dog and the Bone, Kancha, and Buroinjin, while the control group received no intervention. Pre- and post-test data were collected using standardized assessment tools. Data analysis employed the Shapiro–Wilk test, Levene’s test, and ANCOVA at a 0.05 significance level. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in agility, balance, eye–hand coordination, and attention compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Effect sizes ranged from 0.79 to 0.91, indicating large and practically meaningful effects. Conclusion: Participation in indigenous games led to substantial gains in both physical and psychological parameters among university students. These findings highlight the effectiveness of indigenous games as culturally relevant, cost-efficient, and engaging alternatives to conventional training approaches in higher education
Psychological Well-being and Perceived Stress: A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Postgraduate Athletes, Science and Social Science Students
No full textBackground: Psychological well-being and stress are vital determinants of student mental health. University students frequently encounter various academic and extracurricular pressures, which can differently impact their stress levels and overall well-being. However, limited research has compared variations across athletes, science, and social science students.
Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 277 postgraduate students from three distinct groups, aiming to investigate various factors relevant to their academic experiences. This study evaluated psychological well-being using Ryff\u27s 18-item Psychological Well-being Scale, which focuses on six key dimensions of psychological well-being. We evaluated stress levels using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale, a well-established tool for measuring subjective stress. The researchers analyzed the data using one-way ANOVA and then conducted post-hoc tests to explore the differences between the groups.
Results: The assumptions of normality and homogeneity were met (p > 0.05). The ANOVA findings revealed significant variations in perceived stress among the groups (F (2, 274) = 3.21, p = 0.042). Post hoc analyses indicated that students in science experienced notably greater levels of stress in comparison to those in Social Science (p = 0.04). Nonetheless, the distinctions between Athletes and the other categories were not noteworthy. Regarding psychological well-being scores, there were no substantial variations among the groups (F (2, 274) = 0.27, p = 0.75), although athletes had marginally higher average scores.
Conclusion: The results suggest that students in science face greater stress levels than those in Social Science. However, their overall psychological well-being is similar across both groups. These results underscore the importance of implementing targeted stress management strategies for students in demanding academic disciplines, as well as universal approaches that foster coping skills and social support for all students
Analysis of Perceived Barriers to Leisure Time Physical Activity in University Students
Get PDFBackground. Engaging in physical activities is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health; however, university students often neglect this due to academic pressures and the allure of modern technology.
Objectives. This study investigated the perceived impediments to leisure-time physical activity involvement among university students, focusing on gender and academic Discipline disparities in stress, motivation and physical activity participation.
Materials and methods. A sample of 505 non-athlete students aged 20 to 26 years was purposively selected from the Central University of Punjab. Random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 250 males and 255 females, with 234 subjects from the science discipline and 271 from the humanities discipline. Data were collected using standardized instruments: the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3) by Cid et al. (2018) for assessing motivation, the Perceived Stress Scale-4 (PSS-4) by Cohen et al. (1983) for measuring stress, and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) by Craig et al. (2003) for evaluating physical activity participation.
Results. The Mann-Whitney U test was conducted to analyze the scores for Stress, Motivation, and Physical Activity Participation. The results indicated that there was no significant differences in stress levels (U = 31420.50, p > 0.05) between male (mean rank = 254.82) and female (mean rank = 251.22) students. Similarly, no significant differences were found in stress levels (U = 30794.000, p > 0.05) with mean ranks of humanities (249.63) and science (256.90), motivation (U = 31698.0, p >0.05) with mean ranks of humanities (253.03) and Science (252.96), physical activity participation (U = 30375.5, p >0.05) with mean ranks of humanities (248.09) and science (258.69) between humanities and science discipline students at 0.05 level of significance. Whereas significant difference was observed in motivation (U = 27424.5, p < 0.05) with mean ranks of male (235.20) and female (270.45), physical activity participation (U = 26939.50, p < 0.05) with mean ranks of male (272.74) and female (233.65), between male and female students at 0.05 level of significance.
Conclusions. It is concluded that male and female students experienced stress up to the same extent. In contrast, students in the humanities and science disciplines had similar levels of stress, motivation, and participation in physical activity. However, physical activity participation was greater in male students than female students, although female students were found to have greater motivation than male students