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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
to develop and validate an integrated yoga module for volleyball players
Authors
Khilna Mori, Vijaykumar P S, Sahana AU
Abstract
Background: Volleyball is a team sport where two teams are separated by a net and dynamic in nature that requires well developed physical and psychological profile. Most of the injuries in volleyball are overuse type injury. Yoga is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological and cost-effective mode and can be used as therapeutic, rehabilitative and preventive accessory. Available evidences suggests that yoga helps to attain states of health, both at physical and mental levels. Method: A customized protocol was developed by reviewing the classical yoga texts and research evidence, containing 77 yoga practices was validated by 30 subject matter experts (SMEs). Data was analyzed using the statistical test Lawshe’s Content Validity ratio (CVR) to check the content validity. Result: The CVR ratio for all 77 yoga practices for the volleyball players is 0.33 for 30 experts, according to Lawshe’s CVR ratio the minimum value. 43 practices had a CVR score of ≥0.33, indicating high content validity (p≤0.05). Remaining practices had a CVR score of <0.33, indicating low content validity and these practices can be used as complimentary poses for important postures to align the body and mind. Conclusion: Out of 77 practices, 43 were found to be essential (CVR 0.33) and 34 were not found to be essential (CVR < 33). Based on the findings of this study, the Integrated Yoga Module for volleyball players suggests good content validity.
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Pages:84-89
How to cite this article:
Khilna Mori, Vijaykumar P S, Sahana AU "to develop and validate an integrated yoga module for volleyball players ". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 84-89
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