A cross sectional analysis of selected physical fitness variables and postural deformities across age and gender of school children of nilgiri district.

Abstract

The purpose of study was to analyze selected Physical fitness variables in relation to Postural deformities of boys and girls of high schools and higher secondary schools of Nilgiri district. The sub problem of the study was to construct norms on selected Physical fitness variables for boys and girls of high schools and higher secondary schools of Nilgiri district. The subjects were 1200 boys and 1200 girls of High schools and Higher secondary schools of Government, Aided and Private schools of Nilgiri district and were categorized as boys and girls Under 14 years (300 + 300), Under 15 years (300 + 300), Under 16 years (300 + 300) and Under 17 years (300 + 300). The selected Postural deformities were Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Round shoulder, Bow leg, Knock knees ( all tested using the New York state posture test), Claw foot, Flat foot (all tested using the Foot print test). The selected Physical fitness variables and the tests used were (1) Speed (50 mts. Dash ( flying start) (2) Agility (4 x 10 mts Shuttle run), (3) Static balance (Stork stand test), (4) Dynamic balance (Johnson’s modified bass test), (5) Movement time (Nelson’s hand & arm reaction test), (6) Flexibility (trunk & back – Sit and reach test), (7) Ankle flexibility (Goniometer), (8) Abdominal strength (Sit-ups in one minute), (9) Coordination (8 figure duck test), (10) Endurance (Cooper’s 8- minute run) , (11) Explosive power 1 (Vertical jump test) (12) Explosive power 2 (Standing broad jump) and (13) Reaction time (Nelson’s hand reaction test)