Author(s): A Vijayalakshmi, K Kavitha and Dr. M Jayachitra

Abstract:
This study was investigated the impact of Zumba dance on selected physical fitness of school girls. To achieve the purpose of the study 40 school girls were selected from Sri Saratha Vidhayalaya higher secondary school Salem. The subjects were randomly assigned to two equal groups (n = 20). Group - I underwent Zumba dance practice (ADWYG) and group - II was acted as control group (CG). The Zumba dance was given to the experimental group for 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for the period of twelve weeks. The control group was not given any sort of training except their routine work. The physical parameters of flexibility (set and reach test) and muscular strength (modified setups) before and after training period. The data collected from the subjects was statistically analyzed with ‘t’ test to find out significant improvement if any at 0.05 level of confidence. The result of the present study Zumba dance significantly improved selected physical fitness of school girls.

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