Abstract:
Aerobic endurance refers to the volume of oxygen intake during the physical
activities. In the context of basketball, endurance holds paramount importance for
players striving to sustain their stamina throughout both individual games and the
entirety of the season. Handball, a professional sport in numerous countries,
similarly places a premium on endurance for efficient gameplay. The objective of
this study was to assess the aerobic endurance levels among the male basketball
players and male handball players at Gulbarga University in India. The research
sample comprised thirty male basketball players and thirty male handball players
drawn from various colleges affiliated with Gulbarga University. Data collection
was conducted separately for both basketball and handball players. Participants
underwent a 12-minute Cooper test, overseen by qualified athletics officials, to
gauge their endurance levels. The results revealed that basketball players
demonstrated superior endurance (0.05<p) in comparison to their handball
counterparts (0.05<p). Consequently, it can be deduced that the male basketball
players at Gulbarga University possess commendable endurance levels relative to
their male handball counterparts. Given multifaceted demands of basketball,
which encompass diverse skill sets, concentrated focus, and optimal physical
fitness, aerobic endurance emerged as a pivotal attribute for both basketball and
handball players alike. Robust endurance in these sports not only bolsters
performance during matches and training sessions but also enables players to
sustain maximum intensity without succumbing to fatigue. It can be inferred that
players exhibiting substantial endurance in both basketball and handball contexts
are likely to excel in both matches and training scenarios.
