Correlation between Selected Anthropometric and Physical Variables with Playing Ability among College Level Male Volleyball Players

Author(s) Name:

M.Govindaraj & Dr.C.Murugesan

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to correlate the playing ability in volleyball from selected anthropometrical and physical variables among college level male volleyball players. To achieve the purpose two hundred and sixty one Volleyball players were randomly selected from various colleges in Tamilnadu state, India and their age ranged from 18 to 25 years. The subjects had past playing experience of at least three years in volleyball and only those who represented their respective college teams were taken as subjects. As the performance is concerned, the anthropometrical and physical variables play a vital role in overall performance. The researcher reviewed number of various journals, books, e-resources, unpublished theses, dissertations and coaching manuals in which they found that the standard skills of volleyball may have relationship with selected anthropometrical and physical variables. Based on these observations, the investigator selected the following independent variables for this study. The anthropometrical variables namely – standing height, body weight, arm length, leg length, calf girth, thigh girth; physical variables namely – speed, strength, agility, flexibility. The playing ability is the dependant variable. It was taken as the performance factor, which was subjectively assessed by three qualified volleyball coaches. The inter – relationship among the selected variables and volleyball playing ability, were computed by using Pearson’ product-moment correlation coefficients. The results revealed that an Inter – relationship exists significantly between the anthropometrical and physical variables with playing ability among male inter – collegiate volleyball players.

Keywords:

Correlation, Anthropometrical, Physical, Volleyball.

Please cite this article as:

M.Govindaraj & Dr.C.Murugesan (2020). Correlation between Selected Anthropometric and Physical Variables with Playing Ability among College Level Male Volleyball Players. International Journal of Recent Research and Applied Studies, 7, 5(6), 40-42.