The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of yogic exercise with aerobic exercise on selected minimum muscular fitness among high school boys. To achieve this purpose thirty students (N-30) randomly were selected from government high school, Thondamuthur, Coimbatore. The age of the subjects was under-14 only. The subjects were divided into two equal groups namely the group one was considered as experimental group and group two was considered as control group. The experimental group was given six weeks yogic exercise with aerobic exercise and control group did not underwent any training. The minimum muscular fitness variable was selected as criterion variables namely Abdominal plus, Abdominal minus, Psoas & lower Abdomen. Pre and post test data recorded in the regular units. The pre and posttest were analyzed with't' ratio.The result of the studyreveals that there was significant improvement on selected minimum muscular fitness of high school boys due to six weeks of yogic exercises with aerobic exercise.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of specific circuit training on selected motor fitness of college's women basketball players. Twenty-four women basketball players selected as subjects from the Madurai Kamaraj University. The age, height and weight of the subjects ranged from 18 to 25 years. The selected subject randomly assigned into two equal groups of 12 subjects each. Specific circuit training group – I, Control group – II. The data collected from the two groups prior to and post experimentation were statistically analyzed by analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).

Nutrition and bodily action are major determinants of physical condition and excellence of life; however, there exists little research focusing on determinants of these behaviours in older adults. Diseases are linked with threat of early death, weight gain, hypertension, colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and coronary heart disease. Promoting bodily action and a healthy diet thus has the possible to significantly decrease the load of disease and get better excellence of life. Currently older adults get through too few fruits and vegetables, and have lower than suggested intakes of a assortment of nutrients significant for obstacle of chronic disease. This is significant, since just as these behaviours vary according to subpopulation, it is expected that the determinants also fluctuate. An understanding of the adjustable determinants of nutrition and bodily action behaviours among older adults to take into explanation the exact life-stage context is mandatory in order to extend successful interventions to encourage health, well-being and prevent chronic disease and improve excellence of life.

Purpose: There is widespread recognition of the effect of Active lifestyle on mental health. The authors examined the relationships between physical activity and mental health. Methods: Participating in the study were 677 voluntary subjects (49% men, 51% women) with a mean age of 39 years. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to estimate the level of physical activity. Mental health was assessed using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview, the Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Logistic regression analysis was used to compare the prevalence of CES-D and GHQ cases and psychiatric disorders among the following physical activity categories: inactive, minimally active, and health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) active. Results: Association was observed between physical activity and general mental health. The optimal threshold volume for mental health benefits was of 2.5 to 7.5 h of weekly physical activity. The associations varied by gender, age, and physical health status. Individuals who engaged in the optimal amount of physical activity were more likely to have reported better mental health. Light to moderate physical activity that is performed regularly seems to be associated with more favorable mental health pattern compared with physical inactivity. No support was found for the mediating effect of AF of the physical activity mental health relationship. Conclusions: The results indicate a negative association between physical activity and depressive and anxiety disorders.

The aim of the study was to compare physical fitness variables of Kho-Kho and Kabaddi male players. Two group were randomly selected 15 subjects each aged group of 20– 26 years participated in the study. All players are different colleges of M.D.U, (Rohtak). The data was collected during their university camp. To compare the physical fitness the sampling technique was used to attain the objectives of the study. All the subjects, after having been informed about the objective and protocol of the study, gave their consent and volunteered to participate in the study. The't' test was applied to find out the significant differences between Kho-Kho and Kabaddi male players. To test the hypothesis, the level of significance was set at 0.05. Result: For analysis and interpretation of the collected data, it was depicted that in the speed, agility, and endurance the kho-kho players was better and it was significant difference. Whereas in the explosive strength kabaddi players was better than kho-kho players and it was also significant.

The purpose of the study was to know the nature, scope, historical development, structure, cultural values and contribution of chennemane (Andeyala) in Utter Karnataka. The study was also conducted by administering questionnaire and interview containing the area of knowledge, interest, performance and experience of life regarding chennemane (Andeyala) Two hundred fifty people, fifty each from five Taluks of Bijapur Deistic Utter Karnataka were approached to gather opinions. The interview method was also used to collect the experience of the field experts in folklore. The analyses were carried out separately for analyses chennemane (Andeyala) in details like origin, development, playing types, socio cultural values and the contribution of chennemane (Andeyala) are given.

Background: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of aerobic exercise training on vital capacity among secondary school girls Methods: For the present study 30 secondary school girls from Sri B.M.Patil Public School Bijapur. were selected at random and their age ranged from 14 to 16 years. For the present study pre test – post test randomized group design which consists of experimental group was used. A total 21 days of aerobic exercise classes were conducted on a daily 30 girl students. The selection variables of the study are only for selected floor exercise (Only step exercise) with music has been given for the one time in a day for one hour and 21 days. The data was analyzed by applying Analysis of Co-Variance (ANCOVA) technique to find out the effect of aerobic exercise training programme. The level of significance was set at 0.05 Result: The findings of the present study have strongly indicates that aerobic exercise training of 21 days has significant effect on vital capacity. Hence the hypothesis earlier set that aerobic exercise training programme would have been significant effect on aerobic exercise training variables in light of the same the hypothesis is accepted. Conclusion: Significant effect of aerobic exercise training was found on vital capacity

he aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Swiss ball and crunches on balance. For the purpose of the study 30 sedentary male students from Pondicherry University were randomly selected and their age ranged between 19-22 years. Subjects were asked to assemble in the multipurpose hall in the morning hours and were given training. The subjects were hostel students and their food patterns were similar. Their life style and living condition were not taken into consideration. They were divided into three groups A, B and C with 10 subjects in each group. Group A was kept under control group (CG), group B was treated with Swiss ball training group (SBTG) and group C were given crunches exercise group (CEG). The subjects of group B and C underwent training for twelve weeks with the duration of 45 minutes. The training was started at 6.30 am and it was given for 6 days per week. The pre test and post test on balance was measured using stroke stand. The data was statistically analysed by using ANCOVA to find out the significant difference among the three groups. The finding of the study revealed that there was a beneficial effect on balance for both the experimental groups when compared to the control group. The training was more effective for SBTG than the CEG.

Background: We investigated the effect of selective aerobic program on well-being and quality of life (QoL) in older men and women. Materials and Methods: Participating in the study were sixty elderly men and women aged 70 and older. The selective aerobic program was administrated to the individuals for 16 weeks (3 times a week) at the rehabilitation unit. Outcome measures included a short form-36 (SF-36) and well-being questionnaires. The mean ages of patients were 66.8± 5.8 years. Results and Discussions: The scores of the SF-36 scores for the participants after completion of the selective aerobic program were observed statistically significant improvement. After completion of the selective aerobic program, no statistically significant changes were determined with the well-being domains evaluation (p<0.05). Conclusion: Using selective aerobic program resulted improvement in the scores of QOL and wellbeing domains. We have shown that this selective aerobic program is effective and suitable for older people.

The purpose of this study was to find out the comparative study on physical fitness and lipid profile between male and female it professional. To achieve the purpose of the study 15 male and 15 female in IT professionals from out sours NIC Kendriya Bavan Ernakulum in Kerala state were taken as subjects. The subjects were randomly selected and the age of the subjects ranged from 30-44 years. The subjects were tested in order to find out physical fitness and lipid profile variables of namely Cardiovascular Endurance, Flexibility, Muscular strength and Endurance, Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, High Intensity Lipid Profile, Low High Intensity Lipid Profile, Very High Intensity Lipid Profile. The analysis of 't' ratio was used to determine any significant difference was present among the independent variables

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of sports specific drills with meditation on psychomotor components and skill variables of inter-collegiate men hockey players. To achieve the purpose of the study, thirty male hockey players were randomly selected from Government Arts College, Coimbatore. Their age ranged from 18 to 25 years. They were divided into two equals groups. The subjects were tested in order to find out psychomotor variables of namely coordination, depth perception, reaction time. The group I was considered as control group and group II was considered as experimental group. The investigator did not made any attempt to equate the group. The control group was not given any treatment and the experimental group was given sports specific drills with meditation for three days per week. The experimental group was given training for the period of six weeks of sports specific drills with meditation.

The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of selected yoga asanas practices on fasting blood sugar, post prandial blood sugar, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. To achieve the purpose of the study thirty male type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in the agegroup of 35-60 years with diabetes of 1-10 years duration were selected from Vishwa Aysush Kendram, Therapeutic yoga centre, Salem. Patients of nephropathy, retinopathy (proliferative) and coronary artery disease or any other complications of diabetes were excluded. A series of blood glucose, lipid profile, and blood pressure tests was carried out on each participant. Fasting blood sugar and post prandial blood sugar was assessed by Glucose oxidase method – peroxidase. The high density lipoprotein assessed by phosphotungstate method, low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein assessed by Friedewald-Levy-Fredrickson formula & blood pressure was assessed by blood pressure monitor .The subjects were randomly assigned into two groups of fifteen each, such as experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in the yoga asanas training for period of three month, six days per week, one session per day and each session lasted 50 minutes in the morning session. The control group maintained their daily routine activities and no special training was given. The subjects of the two groups were tested on selected variables prior and immediately after the training period. The collected data were analyzed statistically through dependent 't' test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to find out the significance difference, if any between the groups. The 0.05 level of confidence was fixed to test the level of significance difference, if any between groups. The results of the study showed that there was significant level differences exist between yoga asanas training group and control group. And also yoga asanas training group showed significant decrease on level of fasting blood sugar, post prandial blood sugar, low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), systolic blood pressure & diastolic blood pressure and barring high density lipoprotein (HDL), where significant increase was observed when compared to control group

The study was conducted on selected Physiological Variables and physical variables with a purpose to find out the relationship of selected Physiological Variables and physical variables to the performance of high jump. The female high jumpers of Gujarat State were selected as subject for the study. The Physiological Variables selected for the study were Resting heart rate, Resting respiratory rate, Body composition ,Breath Holding Capacity and Physical Variables selected for the study were, Speed (50 yard dash), Agility (10 x 4 yards Shuttle run), Explosive Leg Strength (Standing Broad Jump) and flexibility (Sit and reach). Relationship of selected physiological and physical variables to performance in high jump was calculated by using Product Moment Method of Co-relation. Result of the study showed that the calculated value of “r” for Explosive Leg Strength (standing broad jump), Leg Length, Arm Length, Agility (shuttle run 4x10yard), flexibility (Sit and reach and Speed (50 Yard dash) was found to be significant at 0.05 level of confidence. Further it was evident from the table that variables resting heart rate and resting respiratory rate were found to be statistically insignificant to the performance in high jump.