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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Study of Physical Fitness Index using Modified Harvard step test.


    Amit Kumar , Vijaya Lakshmi.B.V.K, Sruthi Parayil Kizhakkevalappil, Archana Sonare
    JCDR. 2024: 836 -843

    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.

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    Volume & Issue

    Volume 15 Issue 8

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