Construction of physical fitness norms for School Students

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to construct the norms for school students of Kendriya Vidyalaya STPS Suratgarh. Boys playing handball from last four year i.e. from 2008 to 2012 were chosen as subjects. Since the purpose of this study was to construct physical fitness norms for School Student of Kendriya Vidyalaya sangathan in age group of 13. From the total population of schools the twenty students were selected. All the students of the Vidyalaya were contacted and the purpose of the study was explained to them. All of them readily agreed to extend full cooperation and ensured that students would be made available for conducting the AAHPER Youth Fitness test as and when required.

From the records of the students enrolled in classes eighth of the school, those students who has been already completed 13. The selection of age groups of 13, was also based on the recommendation by Physical Education Experts of Rajasthan University Jaipur.

The norms were constructed by using percentile. The norms were prepared for each items of physical fitness.