IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Comparative study on body segments and BMI between indigenous and non-indigenous game players

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Mahesh M Pujari, Dr. Madan Singh Rathore

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to compare Body segment and BMI of indigenous and non-indigenous game players. Material and Methods: This study was carried out on 100 indigenous and 100 non-indigenous game players in the age group between 16 to 25 years. The Body segment were recorded with the measurement tapes and BMI were recorded with formula (weight in kg/height in m2). Independent t-test was used as a statistical test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result: The mean value of height, weight, BMI, arm length and leg of indigenous and non-indigenous game players were 168.90 and 171.92, 58.20 and 60.63,20.70 and 21.2460, 76.32 and 78.44, 84.82 and 87.61 respectively. There was significant difference in Height, arm length and leg length between indigenous and non-indigenous game players. And there was no significant difference in Weight and BMI among indigenous and non-indigenous game players. Conclusion: Body segments vary from one sport to other as each sport demands different type of body segment to reach peak performance. This reveals Body segment has a direct bearing on activity status.

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