Comparative Analysis of Selected Physical Fitness Variables Between Hockey and Football Players (University of the Punjab, Lahore)

Abstract

The present study was designed to compare the analysis of selected physical fitness variables between female hockey and football players at the University of the Punjab, Lahore. The physical fitness variables were cardiovascular endurance, agility, speed, and explosive strength. The study's sample size was twenty-eight, of which fourteen were hockey, and fourteen were football athletes. The data were collected from both groups and statistically analyzed using one sample "t" test in the SPSS 20.0 version. The mean values of the speed of hockey and football players were 50.550 and 49.864, respectively. The mean values of the explosive strength of hockey and football players were 1.627 and 1.643, respectively. The mean values of endurance of both hockey and football were 1.801 and 1.835, respectively. The mean values of agility of both hockey and football players were 1.811 and 1.844, respectively. As a statistical result, the ability to improve difference, e.g., speed, strength, and cardiovascular endurance, was better in football players, while the improvement in agility was found in hockey. The results of this study support that regular training along with fitness workouts can significantly impact an athlete's physical fitness.