Impact of Physical Measurements on Motor Performance Components among Tharu Tribal and Non-Tribal Secondary School Students in Bihar
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https://doi.org/10.64882/ijrt.v13.i4.556Keywords:
Physical measurements, motor performance, agility, speed, cardiovascular efficiency, Tharu tribal, non-tribal, secondary school studentsAbstract
The present study aimed to investigate the impact of physical measurements, specifically height and weight, on motor performance components—agility, speed, and cardiovascular efficiency—among Tharu tribal and non-tribal secondary school students in Bihar. A total of 100 students, equally representing Tharu tribal and non-tribal populations, were selected using purposive sampling. Physical measurements were recorded using standardized anthropometric techniques, while motor performance was assessed through 50-meter dash (agility), shuttle run (speed), and 600-yard run/walk (cardiovascular efficiency) tests. Descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation, and the critical ratio (CR) test were employed to compare the groups. The results of the study indicate that body height has a greater influence on motor performance components than body weight among Tharu tribal and non-tribal secondary school students in Bihar. While differences in agility and speed were significant in relation to height, cardiovascular efficiency remained unaffected. Conversely, variations in body weight showed minimal impact, with only the agility of non-tribal students differing significantly. Overall, the findings suggest that height contributes positively to agility and speed, whereas excessive or low body weight does not substantially alter motor performance.
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