An investigation on the selected anthropometric variables of UAS Raichur sports persons

Abstract

Physical educationists, coaches and sports scientists have always expressed a great need to know more about those anthropometry variables, which are helpful in improving the motor skill of the players. Today’s world is a world of competition, the rivalry to reach top and excel each other is so much that every aspect that contributes for the excellence is carefully looked in it one of such aspects is the selection of the right person for the right event in sports and games, normally a choice of selection is given to that the player or the athletes. The present study aims to find out the differences in the anthropometric measurements among sports persons of UAS, Raichur. To achieve the purpose of the study total 300 sports persons were selected in the various disciplines of sports from different colleges of UAS, Raichur. The selected anthropometric measurements like biceps circumference, arm length, leg length and thigh circumference were chosen. The data is collected with the help of measuring tape and paired statistical technique is used to analyze the data. The results of the study shown significant differences in the selected anthropometric measurements among the sports persons of UAS, Raichur.