Comparison of physical fitness components between urban and rural school going female students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the influence of infrastructure on physical fitness of rural and urban children. To find out differences between physical fitness of children living in urban and rural districts of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Total 40 female subjects each 20 from urban and rural primary schools of Jammu district were selected their age ranged from 9-12 years old. Administration of tests includes 50m dash for speed, Sit ups for abdominal muscular endurance, standing broad jump for explosive strength and shuttle run for agility. In speed, abdominal strength endurance and leg strength were significantly higher in the rural children whereas no significant difference found in the standing broad jump between urban and rural students.