A STUDY ON SELECTED ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENT, HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENT AND SPORTS SKILL TEST FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN TO DETERMINE THROWING ABILITY
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A STUDY ON SELECTED ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENT, HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENT AND SPORTS SKILL TEST FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN TO DETERMINE THROWING ABILITY
Authors:
*Aditya Jignesh Vyas, Student of M.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science, Somaiya University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
*Soham Santosh Mayekar, Student of M.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science, Somaiya University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
*Dr. Nitin Prabhakar Khanvilkar, Assistant Professor B.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science, Somaiya Sports Academy, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, India.
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the relationship between anthropometric measurements, specifically arm length, and health-related physical fitness (HRPF) components such as muscular strength and endurance, with sports skill proficiency in throwing games among school children aged 8 to 10 years. This study was conducted on 100 boys and 100 girls from Thane district. The HRPF tests include the 30-second Hang Test for upper body strength and the 1-minute Push-Up Test for muscular endurance. Sports skill assessment researcher have taken medicine ball throw which focuses on distance covered, angle of release, and biomechanical position in various throwing games. The statistical tool used in this research is Co-relation with help of mean score. A standardized assessment protocol was employed to ensure consistency and accuracy. The findings reveal a significant correlation between arm length and throwing accuracy Boys (0.57) and Girls (0.35) indicating its biomechanical advantage. Children significant correlation analysis between HRPF components Boys (0.01) and Girls (0.04) which shows, children with higher upper body strength and endurance demonstrated better performance in throwing tasks, emphasizing the importance of these fitness attributes in skill execution. The study concludes that integrating anthropometric and HRPF assessments into early sports programs can enhance talent identification and inform tailored training regimens. These insights contribute to optimizing athletic development and improving performance in throwing-related sports.
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