Comparison of Biomotor Fitness Variables between Basketball and Volleyball Players in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education

Background: The purpose of this study is to compare the biomotor fitness variables between basketball and volleyball players in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. This study adopted an ex post facto research design. Methodology: The population for this were all volleyball and basketball players, from which a sample size of 10 participants from each team were selected. To test for balance, a stork stand test was carried out, vertical jump test was used to test for power, an Illinois Agility Test (IAT) was used to test for agility, a 30m sprint/dash was used to assess the speed of the participants, and timed push-up test for muscular endurance. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used for data analysis. Results & Discussion: The findings revealed a 0.13 percent difference in power which was no statistically significant difference (p>.05, p=0.987). There was 30.8 percent in balance which was statistically significant (p<05, p=0.037). A 1.4 percent difference in agility was not deemed statistically significant (p>.05, p=0.827). Volleyball players' performed 13.1% better in muscle endurance test, though not considered statistically significant (p>.05, p=0.142). Conclusion & Recommendation: Based on the findings from the study, it was evident that biomotor fitness variables among volleyball and basketball players in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education was virtually the same as the players demonstrated no significant difference in most biomotor variables such as speed, agility, power and muscular endurance. While being a jack of all trade (sports) makes one better than a master of none, in sports there is need for proper focus on a specific sports niche. Thus, coaches and trainers of volleyball and basketball players should help both category of players concentrate their efforts on a specific sport so as to achieve maximum biomotor fitness required for maximal performance in a specific sport.