Comparisons of physical fitness components between the volleyball and football players of age 16-18 years

Abstract

The objective of the study was to find the differences of selected physical fitness components between the Volleyball and Football players of age 16-18 years. The subjects of this study were the boys of 16-18 years age selected from the four districts of Punjab viz. Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur and Pathankot. The subjects were 150 Volleyball players and 150 Football players. The purposive sampling method was used to select the sample. They were tested for their physical fitness components and comparisons were made. The physical fitness components were explosive power, speed, muscular endurance, balance and flexibility. Independent t-test revealed that there was a significant differences between Football players and Volleyball players on the variable explosive power and speed. The study concluded that Volleyball players had better explosive power whereas Football players had better speed.