Assessment of Health Status between Active and Non Active Girls Student of Punjabi University Patiala

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the health status between active and non-active girls student of Punjabi university Patiala. Total 200 girl students were recruited 100 each from active and non-active and further 70 girls were selected randomly from two different categories (35 each from active and nonactive). The data was obtained from the Punjabi university Patiala. The age ranges between 21 to 23 years . Health status of girls student were measured with the help of harp ender skinfold caliper. The ‘t’ test was applied to compare the mean scores of the two groups. The analysis of data revealed that the significant difference was found between subscapular, iliac crest and abdominal skinfolds of active and non-active girl students. The results of the‘t’ value indicated that no significant difference has found in tricep skinfold.