Evaluation of the physical fitness among handball and volleyball players of Meerut district

Abstract

Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness a state of health and well-being, and specific fitness a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations. Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, exercise, and enough rest. Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six out-court players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team. A standard match consists of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team that scores more goals wins. Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the difference in Physical Fitness among Handball and Volleyball Players of Meerut District. 15 Male Handball Players and 15 Male Volleyball Players between the age group of 19 Years to 21 Years of Meerut District were taken for the study. The AAPHER Youth Fitness Test consisting of 6 Items of 50 yard run, standing broad jump, pull ups, sit-ups, shuttle run and 600 yard were used for the study. It was found that Volleyball Players have good Physical Fitness compare to Handball Players. This study shows that the Volleyball Players are good in Physical fitness because they do good Physical Training More compare to Handball Players.