Effect Of Aerobic Exercises On Selected Physical Fitness And Psychological Variables Among College Handball Players.

Abstract

This investigation aimed to explore the impact of aerobic exercises on specific physical fitness and psychological parameters among students at K.C.S. Kasi Nadar College of Arts & Science. A total of 60 handball players, aged 18-20, were randomly selected from the college and divided into three groups. Two experimental groups underwent aerobic exercise interventions, focusing on muscular strength and self-confidence. The control group did not receive any intervention. The study employed an actual random group design involving pre-test and post-test assessments. The 60 participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups, each consisting of 20 subjects. Pre-test evaluations were conducted for all participants, assessing muscular strength and self-confidence. After an eight-week intervention, post-test assessments were conducted, and the data were recorded. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, and F ratio) confirmed the normality of the data. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was applied to determine significant mean differences in the selected variables between the initial and final assessments.