Comparison of Aerobic Capacity of Sports Men and Non-Sports Men of Jammu District of J&K State

Games and Sports are an area of social life which is rich in opportunities for sociological research. We must view the term physical on a broader, more abstract plane as a condition of mind as well as body. "Indeed, this physical education should bring about improvements in mind and body, that affect all respect of the Person's daily living and the whole person should be benefited by the experience. With the enhanced status of sports in society, the provision of sports training has become very important although the need for competent training has long been recognized. Over 3000 years ago the Greeks saw the need to provide effective and efficient training for the athletes taking part in the Olympic Games. But since 1950s, many countries have recognized the importance of an effective sports training programme in a wide range of activities not only for the success in major international competitions but also for the development of healthy participants. Earlier one has only to took towards the „eastern bloc‟ countries to see the value placed on success in sports. Quite good amount of money have been expended on facilities and sportspersons. But, without provision of effective sports training, any sportsperson‟s potential will never be fulfilled. Comprehensive Sports training programme is the key factors in producing the skillful high performers. Factors in producing the skillful high performers.Usually in sports we use the term sports training which denote the sense of preparing sportspersons for the highest level of performance. But now-a-days sports training is not just a term but it is very important subject that affects each and every individual who takes up physical activity or sports

25 sports men and 25 non-sports men was selected as subjects from Jammu city their age ranging between 18 to 25 years. Sports men who participated at inter-collegiate level of any individual and team games. They were highly motivated to participate in this study and allowed to quit any time. They were

Purpose: To measure the Cardio-vascular Endurance of Sports and Non Sportsmen‟s. Equipment: Marked track, stop watches, score card etc.

The subject stands at start. At the signal, “ready”, “go”, the subjects started to run 600 yards distance. The running was allowed to be interspersed with walking. The timer called out the time as the subjects cross the finishing line. Walking was permitted but the subject was to cover the distance in the shortest possible time. Scoring: Time was recorded in second is as the score for endurance of that subject.

Purpose: To measure the Speed of sports and non-sports women Equipment: 50 meter marked ground, stop watches etc.

This test was administered on two subjects at a time. Both subjects took position behind the starting line. The starter used the commands, “Are you ready?” and “Go”. The score was the amount of time between the starter‟s signal and the instant the subject crossed the finish line. Scoring: Time was recorded in seconds to the nearest tenth of a second as the score in speed.

Purpose: To measure the Vital Capacity Sports and Non-Sports Women‟s. Instrument: wet Spirometer Statistical analyses: To determine the significant difference in the means of aerobic capacity between sports men and non-sports men tests means of both the groupst-test was employed. Results and discussion:- Findings of the statistical analysis have been shown in the following tables.

The above Table I show that, Cardio-vascular Endurance mean difference between the Sports men and Non-sports men is significant, because the calculated t-value of 2.303 is greater than the tabulated t-value of 2.010 at 0.05 level of confidence of 48 degree of freedom. Cardio-vascular Endurance means between the Sports men and Non-sports men was graphically shown in figure - I.

The above Table II reveal that, speed mean difference between the Sports men and Non-sports men is significant, because the calculated t-value of 2.206 is greater than the tabulated t-value of 2.010 at 0.05 level of confidence of 48 degree of freedom. Speed means between the Sports men and Non-sports men was graphically shown in figure - II.

The above Table III reveal that, Vital Capacity mean difference between the Sports men and Non-sports women is significant, because the calculated t-value of 2.844 is greater than the tabulated t-value of 2.010 at 0.05 level of confidence of 48 degree of freedom. Vital Capacity means between the Sports men and Non-sports men was graphically shown in figure - III.

Procedure: After a couple of normal breath the subject was asked to take a deep breath and exhale into Spirometer as forcefully as possible.

The highest of the three consecutive trials with rest of one minute after each trail was recorded inthe unit of litter. From the above tables following were the findings of the present study: ► Significant difference found in Cardio-vascular Endurance i.e. calculated t-value of 2.303 is greater than the tabulated t-value of 2.010 at 0.05 level of confidence of 48 degree of freedom. Because the sports men having the practice of running and playing the games. ► Significant difference found in Speed i.e. calculated t-value of 2.206 is greater than the tabulated t-value of 2.010 at 0.05 level of confidence of 48 degree of freedom. Because the sports men having the practice of running. ► Significant difference found in Vital Capacity i.e. calculated t-value of 2.804 is greater than the tabulated t-value of 2.010 at 0.05 level of confidence of 48 degree of freedom. Because the sports and running practice capacity of their lungs increases.

From the findings of the present study, following conclusions were drawn: ► Cardio-vascular Endurance of sports men was greater than the non-sports men. ► Running speed of sports men was better than the non-sports men. ► Lungs capacity (Vital Capacity) was good in sports men than the non-sports men.

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Lecturer in Physical Education: Jammu & Kashmir Government