Author(s): Aslam N Khan

Abstract:
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of various physical exercises on some parameters of health and physical fitness in college students. To conduct this research, the researcher selected male students studying under Hanuman Rajarshee Shahu Science College, Chandur Railway, Dist. Amravati as subjects. The age of the selected subjects was between 18 and 25 years. A total of 40 subjects were selected for this study and those subjects were divided into two equal parts as physical exercise program group and control group. The subjects were tested before the start of the training program and the subjects were tested again after the completion of the training. A total of three components of physical fitness related to the health of the students were selected. In which Bent knee sit ups were used to test Muscular Endurance, Cardio Respiratory Endurance was measured by 12- Min run /walk and Flexibility was measured by Sit and reach box. To complete the study of the effect of physical exercise program on muscular endurance, cardio- respiratory endurance and flexibility of students, descriptive statistics and Paired 't' test was used. It was concluded that various physical exercises have positive effect on some parameters of health physical fitness in college students, wherein significant improvement was seen in health related physical fitness components like muscular endurance, cardio respiratory and flexibility. The control group did not show significant change in health related physical fitness components like muscular endurance, cardio respiratory and flexibility. Researchers recommend that students should do physical exercise regularly to improve their overall health. Researchers request colleges, schools and government to implement it strictly so that the health of the coming generation can be improved.

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