Speed and strength assessments of boys belonging to different socio-economic groups

Abstract

The purpose of the study was carryout speed and strength assessments of boys belonging to different socio-economic groups. The subjects for the study were 500 boys studying in different schools of Delhi. Using appropriate testing procedures, Speed (50m dash) as well as Strength (Legs Explosive Strength) of the subjects was tested. The data was analyzed using descriptive as well as Analysis of Variance (F-test). Scheffe’s Test was applied in case the F-ratio was significant. In respect of Speed, the study concluded that boys belonging to high and middle socio-economic groups are significantly better as compared to boys belonging to low socio-economic groups. The differences are significant at 0.05 level of confidence. No significant difference has been seen in the same variable between high and middle socio-economic groups. With regard to Legs Explosive Strength the findings reveal that the boys belonging to high socio-economic group are significantly higher as compared to boys belonging to low socio-economic group. The difference is significant at 0.05 level of confidence. No significant difference has been seen in this variable between high and middle as well as middle and low socio-economic groups.