Comparison of Selected Physical Fitness Components between Bangladeshi and Indian Girls Aged 7 To 9 Years Old

The aim of this study was to compare the selected physical fitness components between Bangladeshi and Indian girls aged 7 to 9 years old. The study was conducted on 107 Indian girls and 104 Bangladeshi girls for the comparison of selected physical fitness variables. The selected variables for the study were upper body strength endurance (flex arm hang), agility (4x10 m. shuttle run) and cardiovascular endurance (Reduced cooper test). T-test was used to find out the significant difference among different disciplines. It was concluded that there was significant difference between Indian and Bangladeshi girls in strength endurance (upper body). But the significance differences were not found on agility and cardiovascular endurance variables. Indian girls have better agility and cardio respiratory endurance than Bangladeshi girls but Bangladeshi girls have better upper body strength endurance than Indian girls.

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