Comparison of aerobic capacity in college sports and non-sports women of Kashmir valley

Abstract

Aerobic capacity in athletes should be enthused by training according to the rhythm and direction. The purpose of this study was to compare aerobic capacity of sports and non-sports women of women’s college Anantnag, Kashmir valley and to show the importance of sports for physical fitness. The present study was carried out in 50 women were selected randomly as subjects between the age group of 18- 25 yrs. They were divided into two groups, Group-I (25 sports women’s) and Group-II (25 non-sports women’s). All the participants were assessed for height, weight and body mass index. The aerobic capacity was compared between groups by using cardio-vascular endurance and vital capacity. The Data were collected and tested from each subject statistically analysed by using t-test. The result of our study showed significant difference in aerobic capacity [cardio- vascular endurance (T=2.303) and vital capacity (T=2.844)] among young sports women and non-sports women. The present study showed aerobic capacity was higher in sports women than non-sports women. Now a day, physical inactivity is seen among women than men due to sedentary lifestyle which may lead to many health problems and we suggest that women should get involved in sports.