Author(s): Dr. Ranbir Singh

Abstract:
The propose of present study was to compare the health related physical fitness components between government school and public school girls. Thirty (30) girl’s students from Public schools and Thirty (30) girl’s students from government schools from patiala district punjab were selected as subjects. The age of the subjects were ranged from 10-16 years. The health related physical fitness components were Body Composition (fat percentage), Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, and Muscular Strength. Body composition was measured in mm by skin fold caliper (biceps, suprailium and sub scapula region), Muscular endurance was measured by the numbers of completed bent keen sit ups in one minute. Muscular strength was measured by maximum lift by a subject in K.g. and Flexibility was recorded in cm by sit and reach test. The data collected on health related physical fitness components was analyzed by independent “t” test. The level of Significance was set at 0.05 levels (p < 0.05). There was a significant difference of health related physical fitness between Public School girls and Govt School girls. Body Composition means of public school girls was more in comparison to Govt School girls. Govt. School Girls showed a better performance in Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength and Flexibility.

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