A Study on Physiological Factors Among Rural And Urban School Boys
Journal Title: Research Journal of Philosophy & Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
This experimental study is conducted on Two hindered six (206) boys studying in schools located in Rural area and three hundred ninety seven (397) boys studying in schools located in posh area or Urban area of Kalaburagi District (Karnataka State) age ranged from 11 to 18 years, were selected as subjects for the study. The cardio-respiratory fitness of the subjects was evaluated by conducting 6 minute and 9 minute run and walk tests and body mass index was determined by dividing weight in Kilogram by the square of body height in meters, t-test was applied to determined the significance of mean differences between Rural and Urban schools boys on body mass index and cardio-respiratory fitness. The findings have indicated that, Urban school boys were heavier and greater body mass index (BMI) than Rural school boys. Rural school Boys were better in cardio-respiratory fitness than Urban school Boys of Kalaburagi.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Rajkumar G. Malkappagol, Dr. M. S. Pasodi
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