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VOL. 8, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Effect of yogic practice on health related fitness among school boys
Authors
Amrik Singh
Abstract
The objective of the study was to assess the
effect of yogic practice on health related fitness among school boys. For this
study 200 subjects were selected, in which 100 of experimental group and 100 of
control group. All the samples selected from Govt. Boys Senior Secondary
School, Baprola (New Delhi) India. The age group of the selected subjects
between 12 to 16 years and all the samples selected on random basis. The
regular yogic training was provided to the experimental group and there was no
treatment given to the control group. To measure the health related fitness of
the selected subjects, AAPHER Health related fitness test was used. This test
includes body composition, Cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility and Abdominal
and low back hamstring musculoskeletal function etc. The
duration of the training period was limited to twelve weeks and practice daily from
Monday to Saturday. The subjects were performed the activities for the duration
of 75 minute from 4.30 pm to 5.45 pm in a training session during this period.
The results of the study found that there is significant difference was
observed between pre test and post test of Body composition, Cardio respiratory
Endurance, Flexibility and Abdominal & low back hamstring
musculoskeletal function of school going male
children of the experimental group. No significant difference was found between
pre test and post test of selected variables of health related fitness of
school going boys of control group.
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Pages:25-28
How to cite this article:
Amrik Singh "Effect of yogic practice on health related fitness among school boys". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 8, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 25-28
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