Comparative study of selected physical variables between football and hockey players

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare selected physical variables-namely speed, endurance, agility, and flexibility-between football and hockey players. These two team sports, though different in rules and playing styles, demand high levels of physical fitness. A sample of 60 male athletes, 30 from football and 30 from hockey, aged 18-25 years, was selected from university-level teams. Standardized physical fitness tests were used to measure the selected variables. The statistical analysis revealed significant differences in certain variables, indicating the need for sport-specific conditioning programs.