VALIDATION OF OBSTACLE COURSE TEST AS A MEASURE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

Mr. Vijay Kumar

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship of Obstacle Test and AAHPERD Youth Fitness Test. Total 73 students ( B.P.E. I^st year) of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior were taken as subject for the purpose of the study in session 2005-06. The chronological age of subjects was between 19 and 21 years. The criterion variable was assessment of fitness testing programme of obstacle course by using AAHPERD Youth fitness test. Product Moment co-relation was computed for find out the relationship of Obstacle Course and AAHPERD Youth Fitness Test. After conducting the testing programme between Obstacle Course and AAPHERD Youth fitness Test significant relationship was found for both the male and female group.

Keywords:  Obstacle Test and AAHPERD Youth Fitness Test.