Running Speed and Agility according to Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd edition
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Evaluation of running speed and agility in school going children of age 5 to 15 years. Running speed and agility (RSA) is essential in children like other factors like strength, endurance and power. The purpose of this study was to find out the total scores in children, to compare according to gender and to find the descriptive category according to age group. Materials and methods: It was a cross sectional analytical study conducted in schools of Pimpri Chinchwad area. This study included 248 males and 268 females which were assessed for by shuttle run test and hopping. Result: The total mean point score of female is 30.16 and male are 32.63. The performance of males was better than females. Conclusion: From the study, it is concluded that maximum number of students comes under average category and males showed better performance than females in Running speed and agility.
Authors and Affiliations
Antara Pande*, Manisha Rathi, Sanjivani Dhote, Tushar Palekar, Apoorva Dhige, pooja Yengde
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