Effect of transcendental meditation on differentiation ability

Abstract

The Objective of the study was to determine the effects of transcendental meditation on Differentiation Ability in Judokas. The subjects for this study were selected from the Judokas studying at various standards at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education and Jiwaji University, Gwalior. A total of 60 subjects were selected and used as one experimental group (30) and other control group (30). Transcendental Meditation was considered the independent variable and Differentiation Ability was considered the dependent variable. Differentiation Ability was measured in point by Backward Medicine Ball Throw Test. The Pre Test Post Test randomize group Design was used for this study. Tests were administered before the training program and after the completion of the treatment again test were administered. ANCOVA was used to locate significance effects of Transcendental Meditation on Differentiation Ability in Judokas. at 0.05 levels of significance. In relation to Differentiation Ability, effect of Transcendental Meditation was found significant.