Study of Physical Fitness Index using Modified Harvard step test.

Abstract

The Physical Fitness index measures the physical fitness for Muscular work & the ability to recover from the work. The present study was undertaken to assess the physical fitness index
using Modified Harvard Step Test in young adult in the age group of 17 to 23 years with varying degree of physical activities. The study was undertaken to assess Physical Fitness
Index (PFI) using modified Harvard step test . Out of 70 students 40 are males and 30 females. 14 students had Excellent Physical Fitness Index Scoring, 23 students had Good PFI scoring, 24 students had Fair PFI scoring ,9 students had Poor PFI scoring. This study has clearly established that physical activity is an important determinant and predictor of physical fitness.