Volume 13 | Issue 3

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Anthropometric refers to the measurements and proportions of the human body. It is a scientific field focused on collecting and analyzing data about human physical dimensions, such as height, weight, limb lengths, body circumferences, and skinfold thickness. Anthropometrics plays a crucial role in physical education by helping to assess and improve physical fitness, performance, and overall health. The objective of this study was to find out the status of height and weight of 11 to 14 years boys hostellers. The target population of this study was all boys of ashram schools located in Amravati district (Maharashtra). For the present study 100 boys were select with random sampling method from Shree Ramakrushna Krida Vidyalaya, Amravati. The findings indicate a significant increase in height and weight of boys with age, with the most rapid height growth observed between 13 and 14 years and the most rapid weight growth observed between 13 and 14 years. These findings can be beneficial for health professionals, educators, and sports trainers in monitoring and supporting the physical development of children in this age group.

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Anthropometric variables, Height, Weight.

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The purpose of the study was to find out the effects of recovery innervations on lactate removal of shuttlers after matches. Total 30 subjects were purposively selected from Muzaffarpur district of State level and selected subjects were divided into 3 groups of, of 10 subjects in each group. The study was delimited to male players only age ranged 15 to 17 years. The selected variable for the study was Lactic Acid. The reading of Lactic acid was measured and recorded accordingly after match and Recovery method. The subjects performed different recovery method on different days. The data for lactic acid was collected pre match, After match and post recovery methods. Capillary blood samples were taken for lactic acid. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were calculated for each group's lactate levels at each time point. 2-way mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to assess the differences in lactate removal between the three recovery modalities at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive statistics showed that peak lactate value of all the three groups were foam rolling (13.665+0.914), active recovery (13.63+2.003), passive recovery (12.265+2.406) also the post lactate value after recovery modalities were found to be foam rolling (5.04+0.840), active recovery (7.135+1.450), passive recovery (11.105+4.161). The foam rolling group showed the most pronounced decrease in lactate levels across all time points, followed by active recovery. Passive recovery has the smallest effect, though it still led to significant reduction in lactic acid compared to baseline.

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EFFECTS OF RECOVERY INTERVENTIONS ON LACTATE REMOVAL OF SHUTTLERS

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Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity as a dietary strategy for improving health, body composition, and athletic performance. This paper explores the relationship between intermittent fasting and athletic performance, examining its effects on endurance, strength, muscle recovery, and metabolic adaptations. The review includes studies on time-restricted feeding (TRF), alternate-day fasting (ADF), and periodic fasting, assessing their impact on various athletic disciplines. Findings suggest that IF can enhance fat oxidation and metabolic flexibility but may also impact strength and muscle hypertrophy if not properly managed. This paper highlights key mechanisms, benefits, and challenges of IF in athletic settings.

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Swami Vivekananda, the Indian spiritual leader, was a great thinker and philosopher. Swamiji's knowledge of Yoga was first spread globally in Mandalay, he spread the knowledge of Yoga in materialistic western countries,by combining Bhaktiyoga and Karmayoga scientifically, the foundation of Yoga and human life can be proved in today's time. Among them, Karmayoga is an important branch of Yoga, without Karma, human life is incomplete.Karma is an inseparable part of human life. No life can survive without action. Every living being, whether in form or in form, performs action.The most comprehensive text of Karmayoga is Bhagavad Gita, he has made the concept of Karmayoga consistent with the modern age in the lyrics of Mandalay Samaj.According to his perspective, Karmayoga is an inseparable part of life and is a combination of social service, selfless work and spiritual progress.Or by deeply practicing Swami Vivekananda's philosophy of Karmayoga in a modified, descriptive and analytical manner, its connection with modern times becomes clear.

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Yoga, Karma, Sadhana, Bhagavad Gita

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical fitness profiles of junior national medalist water-polo team players to better understand the key physical attributes influencing their performance. Water polo is a dynamic, high-intensity sport requiring strength, endurance, agility, and tactical awareness. The performance of players depends heavily on their physical attributes, which play crucial roles in their endurance, speed, power, and recovery. The playing 7 girls of Maharashtra Junior National medalist team were purposively selected as the subject for the study. Their age ranged from 14 to 18 years. The variables selected for the study were Physical fitness variables: back strength, leg strength, leg explosive strength, hand grip strength, flexibility. The data was collected using specified equipment and note down further. Result of the study describe about the min, max, mean, standard deviation, kurtosis, skewness and range of the variables collected. The numerical values analyzed from the statistics shows the nature of the data. The average value of height (162.87 + 5.111), weight (53.12 + 7.989), BMI (20.01 + 2.864), Left forearm strength (27.36 + 2.875), right forearm strength (28.43 + 4.715), flexibility (10.50 + 7.211), back strength (82.78 + 16.709), leg explosive strength (1.62 + 0.177), leg strength (69.56 + 8.575). In conclusion physical fitness profile of junior national water polo players plays a crucial role in their performance and success in the sport. The unique combination of strength, endurance, and tactical skills required for water polo necessitates a specific set of physical attributes and fitness levels. The paper can be used as a reference for low level players to get the idea of peak performance factors which plays crucial role in performance of the water polo game as it was the data from the medalist team of junior national.

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The purpose of this study was to measure and compare physiological variables such as vital capacity (VC), heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), body fat percentage (BF), lean body mass (LBM), and body density (BD) among jumpers, sprinters, and long-distance runners. Following informed permission, a total of 30 participants (10 from each group) were recruited. Data were gathered using proper equipment. Mean, standard error, and ANVOA were used to analyze the data. The study found no significant change in VC, HR, SBP, or DBP across the groups (p<0.05). In contrast, there were significant differences in BF (p>0.05), LBM (p>0.05), and BD (p>0.05) between power athletes and long-distance runners. In conclusion, the body fat percentage of all analyzed groups is less than fifteen percent. Sprinters and jumpers have more body fat and lean mass compared to long-distance runners. Runners were shown to have a greater body density than jumpers or sprinters.

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Body Composition, Cardiovascular Parameters, Jumpers, Sprinters, and Long-Distance Runners.

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This paper examines the principles of physical fitness and sports training, highlighting the physiological effects of different training techniques, their role in improving athletic performance, and strategies for injury prevention. By reviewing current research and case studies, the paper emphasizes the importance of individualized training programs that incorporate strength, endurance, flexibility, and recovery for optimal athletic performance.

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ENHANCING PERFORMANCE AND PREVENTING INJURY

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This paper explores the concept of multi-discipline physical fitness and sports training, which combines different training methodologies from strength, endurance, flexibility, agility, and sport-specific skills. It examines how integrating various training forms can lead to improved athletic performance, injury prevention, and a more holistic development of the athlete's physical and mental capabilities. The paper also discusses the benefits of cross-training and multi-sport approaches for both professional and recreational athletes.

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MULTI-DISCIPLINE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS TRAINING: INTEGRATING DIVERSE APPROACHES FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

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Anthropometric refers to the measurements and proportions of the human body. It is a scientific field focused on collecting and analyzing data about human physical dimensions, such as height, weight, limb lengths, body circumferences, and skinfold thickness. Anthropometrics plays a crucial role in physical education by helping to assess and improve physical fitness, performance, and overall health. The objective of this study was to find out the status of height and weight of 11 to 14 years girls hostellers. The target population of this study was all boys of ashram schools located in Amravati district (Maharashtra). For the present study 100 girls were select with random sampling method from Shree Ramakrushna Krida Vidyalaya, Amravati. The findings indicate a significant increase in height and weight of girls with age, with the most rapid height growth observed between 12 and 13 years and the most rapid weight growth observed between 12 and 14 years. These findings can be beneficial for health professionals, educators, and sports trainers in monitoring and supporting the physical development of children in this age group.

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The objective of the investigation was to compare the aerobic capacity of among different male team game players such as volleyball, basketball, handball and korfball players. For this study researcher randomly selected sixty (N=60) team games male players (volleyball=15, handball=15, basketball=15 and korfball=15) were studying in colleges affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba, Amravati University those who have represented inter-university tournaments were randomly selected as subjects for this study. The age of the subjects were ranged from 18-25. The aerobic capacity was measured by applying Modified Queens College step test.The data on aerobic capacity obtained from the subjects was statistically analyzed by using one-way analysis of variance. Post-Hoc test was applied f-ratio was found significant. For the hypothesis, level of significance was set at .05 level. It was concluded that when aerobic capacity was assessed among players of team games like volleyball, handball, basketball and korfball, it was found that there were significant differences across the games. Basketball players had higher aerobic capacity than players of other team games like handball, volleyball and korfball. This could be because basketball is a very dynamic game in which arms and legs are constantly used, which may increase their aerobic capacity.

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In positive mental health, self-acceptance promotes inner harmony, reduces anxiety and depression, and enhances personal growth and life satisfaction, laying the foundation for meaningful relationships and overall emotional resilience. Hence self acceptance is an integral part of positive mental health. Studies in this area have strongly advocated the benefits of regular physical exercise in enhancing mood states but its efficacy in improving self-acceptace component of positive mental health is not conclusive with a lack of scientific studies in the elderly population. 100 elderly women from Raipur district of Chhattisgarh were selected purposively. Only those women with low levels of self-acceptance were selected. 50 elderly women were placed in the experimental group while the remaining 50 elderly women constituted the control group. To assess self-acceptance in elderly females, a positive mental health inventory of Agashe and Helode (2007) was used. The results reveal a significant increase in self acceptance of elderly women of the experimental group during the 06 months study period (F=48.11, p<.01). Although a significant difference in self acceptance of elderly women was also observed (F=10.49, p<.01) but it lacks uniformity. The gain score comparison further revealed that the self acceptance of elderly women from the experimental group was increased significantly as compared to elderly women in the control group. It was concluded that the six-month interventional physical exercise program proved effective in improving the self-acceptance component of positive mental health among elderly women. Therefore, integrating a structured physical exercise routine into their daily lives is recommended to promote greater self-acceptance.

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Sribati or Sreebati is a small village located in the Katwa subdivision of Purba Bardhaman (Eastern Bardhaman) district of West Bengal. It is located between Brahmani River to the north and Khari River to the south. Although a small village, Sribati holds a very important place in the history of Bengal. One of the earliest terracotta temple complexes of Bengal is situated here. But the more interesting fact is that this village holds a link between Bengal and Vidarbha. Although, due to the all-devouring nature of time not much written evidence is left but the oral tradition still preserves a very valuable key to unlock the dust ridden safe of the past.

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BHASKAR PANDIT & RAGHUNATH OF SRIBATI: A FORGOTTEN NARRATIVE OF BENGAL VIDARBHA RELATION

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Advances in technology, sports science, and data analytics have led to the development of modern sports training techniques in the 21st century. Empirical knowledge and intuition-based traditional methods have been substituted by scientifically structured programs emphasizing biomechanics, physiology, and cognitive conditioning. This paper examines the main changes: artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable technology, and data-driven analytics, which have transformed athletic preparation and performance optimization. Motion analysis tools and AI-driven feedback systems allow for personalized training regimens, while genetic testing, nutrition science, and mental conditioning contribute to a holistic approach to athlete development. Case studies of elite athletes illustrate the benefits of modern training methodologies, and the influence of social media and online coaching is examined. Future and emerging trends into sports training reveal the neuroscience-based training and the AI-powered coach where innovation is taken forward to unlock athletic ability in humans.

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THE EVOLUTION OF SPORTS TRAINING TECHNIQUES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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The purpose of the study is to determine the correlation of the body fat percentage with the playing ability of Basketball Players and to assess it. 20 male intercollege Basketball players whose age ranging from 18-27 years of Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal's Degree College of Physical Education. Body fat % was measured using a skinfold caliper in four sites i.e., triceps, abdomen, suprailiac and thigh. Playing ability was measured by Johnson Basketball Test. To determine the correlation of the body fat percentage and the basketball playing ability, Pearson's correlation of coefficient was employed at 0.05 level of significance. The result shows that body fat percentage with shooting, passing and dribbling were calculated with a value of 0.273,0.080 & 0.638 respectively. There was significant relationship of Body Fat Percentage with Dribbling and no significant relation with Shooting and Passing. As dribbling skills require a good agility and agility decreases with higher body fat percentage.

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Basketball, Body Fat Percentage, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting

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Physical education has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by advances in technology, changing societal values, and evolving understandings of human movement and health. However, the traditional approaches to teaching Physical Education are evolving, seeking innovative methodologies and trends that cater to the diverse needs of contemporary learners. This paper explores the latest trends and innovations in physical education, focusing on technology integration, inclusive practices, health literacy, social-emotional learning, and curriculum diversification. With a blend of scientific rigor and ancient wisdom, this study offers a comprehensive understanding of how modern trends are reshaping the curriculum, practice, and research in physical education.

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Wearable Technologies, Augmented Reality, holistic health, Gamification, Gender Inclusivity etc.

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The aim of this study was to compare motor ability between non-exercising and exercising students. For this study, the researcher selected 45 subjects from Yuvashakti Arts & Science College, Amravati (M.S.). All the subjects selected in this study were between 18 and 22 years of age. Among the selected subjects, 15 were students who did not do any exercise or physical activity, 15 were gym goers, 15 were participants in various sports, thus there were a total of forty subjects. To test the components of motor ability of the subjects, B. E. Phillips (1957) developed a test to measure the ability of individuals to perform basic fundamental motor skills. Through which strength, power, speed, agility and endurance were measured. This test includes jumps, chin-ups, and shuttle run. The information was analyzed by applying descriptive statistics and one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) among students. The level of confidence was fixed at 0.05 level of significance. Data was analyzed using the Microsoft Excel. This study concluded that there is a significant difference in the ability to perform chin-up between the sports group and the exercise group, but there is no significant difference in vertical jump and shuttle run. Compared to the group of normal students, it was found that there is a significant difference in vertical jump, chin-up and shuttle run. The motor fitness index shows that there is no significant difference between the sports group and the exercise group, but a significant difference was found when compared with normal students. Physical abilities can be developed by doing physical activities.

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Motor Ability, Exercise.

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The aim of this study was to see the effect of an exercise program on the physical ability of elderly people. For the present problem, the subjects were selected from the elderly people residing in the Tehsil of Yavatmal district of Vidarbha. The age of the selected subjects was between 60 and 70 years. Using the available sampling method for selection of subjects, 25 male subjects were selected who were willing to participate in the study voluntarily and did not have any serious illness. The selected 25 subjects were pre-tested and then a 12-months exercise program was organized. The exercise program was conducted for 6 days in a week and one day was given for rest. To test the physical ability of the subjects, grip strength, leg strength, back strength and flexibility were measured. grip dynamometer was used to measure hand strength, Leg dynamometer was used to measure leg strength, Back dynamometer was used to measure back strength and Sit and Reach test was used to measure flexibility. Descriptive statistical method and paired t-test was used to perform statistical analysis of subjects before and after testing. The critical level was set at 0.05. it was concluded that physical capabilities can be improved if exercise training is given even in old age. This study showed significant improvement in right hand strength, back strength, leg strength and flexibility and collectively, exercise training has shown a positive effect on physical capability. The researchers suggest that if exercise training is given in old age under proper guidance, then the physical and mental risks of old age can be reduced.

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Exercise, Physical Ability, Elderly People

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This research explores the evolution and significance of Indian sports culture, an intricate tapestry interwoven with the country's historical legacy, regional diversity, and modern influences. The study examines traditional sports like Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Mallakhamb, and Kushti, emphasizing their cultural and spiritual roots, alongside the growing dominance of modern sports such as cricket, hockey, and football. By analyzing the social, economic, and governmental initiatives shaping India's sporting landscape, the paper highlights the coexistence of traditional practices and contemporary trends, underscoring the broader role of sports in fostering identity, community, and national pride.

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THE INTERPLAY OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY IN INDIAN SPORTS CULTURE

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