Comparative study of selected components of physical fitness between Rural Tribal and Non Rural Tribal Students at College Level

Abstract

Fifty tribal and fifty non tribal college male students were selected as the subjects for this study .Average age of the students was 22 years. Criteria measures were selected as 50mt. run, standing board jump,4x30ft., Shuttle run pull-ups, one minute sit up and 600mt.run. Student `t` test was used to find out the existence of significant differences in aforesaid components of physical fitness between rural tribal and non tribal college male students. Significant difference in 600 mt. run and walk (cardio respiratory endurance) and pull-ups (arm and shoulder girdle strength) were found between rural tribal and non-tribal college male students.