Abstract:
Physical exercise is a subset of physical activity and it is designed to target a
particular outcome such as cardiorespiratory capacity or other components of
fitness. Yoga asanas are scientifically oriented in nature and regular practice
increases physical strength, stamina and flexibility, improves blood circulation,
and enhances posture and muscle tone. Based on the above concepts the present
study aimed to find out the impact of regular physical fitness and yoga classes on
selected physical fitness and physiological parameters of female collegiate
students of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur campus. Total 62 of
female students were selected from both College of Agriculture and Agriculture
Engineering on a random basis and their ages ranged between 17-19 years. The
physical fitness and physiological parameters tests like bent knee sit-ups, standing
board jump, push-ups, sit & reach test, shuttle run test, carotid & ulna pulse test,
height and weight measures and breath hold test were selected to collect the data.
The pre-test data of female college students were taken 3 months prior to the
regular physical fitness and yoga classes and post-test data were taken in viceversa.
To examine the effect of regular physical fitness and yoga classes on selected
physical & physiological parameters of students, a t-test was applied and the level
of significance was set at 0.05 levels. The results have shown significant (p<0.05)
changes between the two stages of tests for abdominal strength, shoulder strength,
explosive strength, flexibility and agility performances. Further, significant
changes in the resting pulse rate, breath hold capacity and body mass index
composition measures were observed. The regular Physical fitness and yoga
classes have a significant impact on the physical fitness and physiological
parameters of female college students.
