Measures and Physical Fitness Level of the College Going Students

Physical Fitness is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The intelligence and skill can only functionat the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong. In the present situation there is need for the students to measureand analyze their physical fitness for their own benefit and improvement. Hence, the study was taken with the objective to analysethe physical fitness of the college going girl students. Thirty final year girl students studying Home Science degree were selectedfor the study. The general health condition of the students was found to be ‘Normal’. The tests of measuring physical fitnesslevel showed different results. Among the various tests ‘step test ergometer’ is commonly considered. This test revealed thatmajority of the students belonged to the ‘Poor’ physical fitness condition. This states that exercise is an essential element toachieving and maintaining physical fitness

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