Analytical survey of selected health related physical fitness of non working middle aged women of different socio economic groups

Abstract

Analytical Survey of Selected Health Related Physical Fitness of Non-Working Middle Aged Women of Different Socio Economic Groups newlineAim- To compare selected health related physical fitness of non- working middle aged women of different socio economic groups. newlineMethods-600 middle aged women were selected as subjects for this study. The subjects were selected from different area of Sultanpur district (Uttar Pradesh). Their age ranged from 35-45 years and selected health related physical fitness variables like Grip Strength, Flexibility and Body Composition (Fat Percentage) and socio-economic status questionnaire were chosen.Subjects were divided into following three groups on the basis of their socioeconomic status. Each group has 200 subjects (Upper class group, Middle class group, Lower class group). Before the administration of tests the research scholar briefly explains the test items. There was no ambiguity regarding tests all the subjects cooperated voluntarily. The relevant data regarding health related physical fitness of non-working middle aged women of different socio economic groups was collected personally and with the help of other experts. The test was conducted in the morning session between 6.30 A.M. to 10.00 A.M. and in the evening session between 4.30 P.M. to 6.30 P.M., the relevant data regarding health related physical fitness. The test was administered to the subjects of non-working middle aged women of Sultanpur at pant stadium. The subject was instructed to take sleep for at least 8 hrs. Just before the day of testing. newlineStatistical Technique-To determine the significance differences between the group s means of health related physical fitness of non-working middle aged women belonging to different socio economic groups, Analysis of variance was used. The level of significance was set at .05 newlineResults- The researcher had found significant difference in component of health related physical fitness i.e., grip strength and body composition (Fat Percentage).