Assessment of aerobic and anaerobic capacity among female track and field athletes – A comparative study

Abstract

The purpose of the present investigation was to compare Aerobic Capacity and Anaerobic Capacity of female Players of Track and Field events (Sprinters, Jumpers and Throwers). To achieve the set objective, one hundred and twenty (120) Players (Sprinters =40, Jumpers =40 and Throwers =40) of individual games were selected from Department of physical education Punjab University Chandigarh, Department of physical education K.U.K and Department of physical education C.D.L.U. Sirsa. The age of the student ranged from 19 to 24 years. Total two variables Aerobic and Anaerobic were selected. Anaerobic Capacity was measured by the performance of 50 meter dash in second. Aerobic Capacity was measured by the performance of 9 min run/walk test on standard track with the help of stop watch in second/minute. The data were analysis by ‘F’ ratio to compare the aerobic capacity and anaerobic capacity among different individual sports and Descriptive analysis.