Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to compare the selected physical fitness components and psychological variables among basketball and volleyball players. The investigator randomly selected 15 for each game at the age group of 21-24Years from YMCA College of Physical Education. The data for the psychological variable and physical components fitness test and were statistically analysed to find out the purpose of comparison whether there were any significant differences in the various selected components of physical fitness and psychological variables among basketball and volleyball players. To achieve the purpose of this study the investigator selected 15 basketball players and 15 volleyball players from YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai. Their age ranged from 21 to 24 years. All the subjects have participated in intercollegiate tournaments and were well versed in their respective games. Physical fitness components were selected by reviewing and studying related literature in detail. A feasible analysis to which these variables could be taken for the investigation was made in consultation with the supervisor and the experts keeping in mind the availability of the equipment, acceptability of the subjects and the suitable time that would be devoted for test as well as to keep the entire study investigator. Since physical and psychological variables play an important role in almost all events as well as individual athletic potential ability. The collected data were tested using ‘t’ test. There were no significant differences in speed, agility, aggression and self concept among men basketball and volleyball players.
Author Name : D. Nagaraj & Dr. R.Mohanakrishnan
Keywords: Physical fitness, Psychological, Basketball and Volleyball players.
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