*Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India
**Assistant Professor, G. N. Khalsa College, Yamuna Nagar, India
***Assistant Professor, N.C.P.E. Chupki, Patiala, India
Online published on 11 July, 2017.
The data was conducted to find out the difference in physical fitness variables between high and low altitude of football players. The sample consisted of 100 players of football players out of which 50 players were from high altitude (Kashmir) and 50 were from low altitude (Punjab). To collect data of the subjects AAPHER Youth Physical Fitness Test was used. Data was analysed through t-ratio test. The analysis of variance and application of test show that the mean gains made by the Punjab state subjects were significantly higher than those of Kashmir subjects in pull ups (arms and shoulder girdle strength); bent knee sit-ups (abdominal strength); standing broad jump (explosive strength); shuttle run (agility); bridge up test (spine flexibility). However, the mean gains by both the groups were not found statistically significant in 50 meter dash (speed) and Cooper's 12 minute run and walk (cardio-respiratory endurance).
Body is the temple of soul and to reach harmony of the body, mind and sprit. The body must be physically sound. (Aristotle).
