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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Analysis of the influence of blood groups of children on their speed and agility components of motor ability measured by the obstacle race component of the Scott motor ability test
Authors
Dr. Sandhya Sree Meda
Abstract
Sports performance depends on several factors,
and genetic factors are particularly important, potentially heavily influencing
motor ability and consequent sports performance. The effect of blood groups on
the motor ability component, as measured by the obstacle race performance, was analysed.
A total of 294 boys and girls aged 13 to 16 were tested on their obstacle race
performance using the Scott Motor Ability Test protocol, with blood group
information collected. Analysis of Variance showed a significant difference
(obtained F of 3.985 at 0.005 level) among the four groups for their obstacle
race performance (table value of 2.69 at P of 0.0004) and further post hoc
analysis indicated that the O and B blood groups showed dominating performance
in their obstacle race performance, but O group showed significant performance
difference of all the other three groups, and hence it was concluded that the
blood groups of the children played a significant role in terms of achieving
better obstacle race performance of the motor ability test, more specifically
the O and B blood group children of the study.
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Pages:106-108
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sandhya Sree Meda "Analysis of the influence of blood groups of children on their speed and agility components of motor ability measured by the obstacle race component of the Scott motor ability test". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 106-108
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