Comparison of cardio respiratory endurance through Harvard step test among boys and girls in Punjabi University, Patiala

Abstract

The physical fitness index measures the physical fitness for muscular work and the ability to recover from the work. The purpose of this study to comparison of Cardio Respiratory Endurance through Harvard Step test among boys and girls in Punjabi university, Patiala. The study was carried out on 80 subjects. The subjects were divided into boys and girl’s groups from science and arts stream. Each group was comprised of 20 candidates. The study carried out on random sample of Punjabi university students. All subjects were ranging in age 20 to 25years. The statistical analysis was done using descriptive analysis and t-test. statistical analysis shows that physical fitness in students is not satisfactory and there is significant difference in physical fitness index between boys and girls. Physical fitness of science boys and arts girls are not satisfactory and science girls and arts boys are having better physical fitness.