A comparative analysis of selected anthropometric and physical characteristics between sub-junior volleyball and badminton players

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to compare the selected anthropometric and physical parameters between sub junior level Volleyball and Badminton players. The subjects were selected from Tarakeswar Batt Tala club, Hooghly, West Bengal and Naihati Atheletic Club, Naihati, North 24 pgs, West Bengal. 20 Volleyball players (male) and 20 Badminton players (male) were randomly selected for this present study. The age of the subjects ranged was sub junior level (14-15 years). Weight, Height, upper limb length, lower limb length were considered as the Anthropometrical variables, weight was measure by weaning machine and others three was measured by Anthropometer (cm). Explosive leg strength was considered as the physical fitness variable which was measured by standing broad jump (mt). Sample‘t’ test was applied to compare the mean and Statistical significance was tested at 0.05 level of confidence. The results of the present study showed that there were significant difference in respect of Height, Upper limb length, Lower limb length, Leg explosive strength and it was also found that no significant differences in respect of Weight of Sub-junior level Volleyball and Badminton players.