A comparative study on selected health related physical fitness variables between football and cricket players

The primary purpose of the study is to compare the selected health related physical fitness variables between football and cricket players. To full fill this purpose fifteen football players and fifteen cricket players from Velammal Matriculation School were selected as a subjects and their age ranged from 23 to 25 years. Taking consideration of the feasibility criteria, availability of instrument and the relevance of the variable to the study, selected health related physical fitness variable flexibility and cardiovascular endurance was selected as variable. The selected variables was measured by using standard testing procedure for Flexibility sit and reach test (in centimetres) and Cardio vascular endurance Cooper's 12 Minutes Run or Walk Test (in meters). The data collected from football and cricket players on selected variable were statistically examined by applying the ‘t’ ratio separately for each variable between the two group. Group A (football players) and the Group B (cricket players). The calculated ‘t’ ratio is tested for significance at 0.05 level of confidence. The results of the study reveal that, there exist no significant difference among the football players and Cricket players with respect to Flexibility but they significantly differ in their Cardio-vascular endurance activity.