International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 6

A comparative study on agility flexibility and leg explosive strength between universities level female Kabaddi and Kho-Kho players

  • Author:
  • Abdul SK Rejjak1, Jinnatunnesha Khatun2
  • Total Page Count: 11
  • Page Number: 166 to 176

1Research scholar, Department of Physical Education, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal

2Student, Department of Physical Education, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal

Online published on 30 December, 2015.

Abstract

Fitness is the most important factor for any type of performance. The purpose of the study was to find out the significant difference between University level female Kabaddi and Kho-Kho players in Agility, flexibility and leg explosive strength. The subjects of present study were university level female Kabaddi and Kho-Kho players selected from Kalyani University and Bardwan University. Total thirty (30) female subjects were selected for this study, among them, fifteen (15) Kabaddi and fifteen (15) Kho-Kho players. The age level of the subject was between 18–25 years. All the subjects were assessed for age, height, weight, Agility, Flexibility and Leg Explosive strength. Analyzing the data it was found that-1. The agility of Kho-Kho players was significantly better than agility of Kabaddi players.2. There was no significant difference of flexibility among Kabaddi and Kho-Kho players. 3. The leg explosive strength of Kho-Kho players was significantly better than Kabaddi players.

Keywords

Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Agility, Flexibility, Leg Explosive strength