Comparison of Speed and Agility among Kick Boxers and Taekwondo Athletes of Hyderabad District in India
Author Details
Prof. Rajesh Kumar
Principal and Chairman, University College of Physical Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Abstract
The Objective of the present study to find out the Speed and Agility among Kick Boxers and Taekwondo Athletes of Hyderabad District in India. Kick Boxing and Taekwondo both are combat sports similar in nature. The sample for the present study consists of 20 Male Kick Boxers and 20 Male Taekwondo Athletes of Hyderabad District.The 50 M Run Test is used to assess the speed and Shuttle Run Test is used to assess the agility among the Male Kick Boxers and Male Taekowondo Athletes. The Tests were conducted by the Technical officials.The descriptive Statistics is used to analyse the results of the study.The results of the Study shows that Kick Boxers are having good Speed and Taekwondo Athletes are good in Agilty. Kick boxing has become popular sport to improve the fitness, power flexibility, Strength and Cardio respiratory endurance. Agility etc. Taekwondo also become the popular sport to improve the muscle tone, Strength, Stamina, flexibility, self esteem, self discipline etc. Coaches must include the conditioning programs for improvement of motor qualities in Kick Boxing and Taekwondo athletes.
Key words:Speed,agility, power, muscle tone, cardio respiratory endurance etc
Please cite this article as: Prof. Rajesh Kumar(2021). Comparison of Speed and Agility among Kick Boxers and Taekwondo Athletes of Hyderabad District in India. International Journal of Recent Research and Applied Studies, 8, 9(5), 28-29.