Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children
This study evaluates the anthropometry, fitness, and karate performance of schoolboys. The sample comprises an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group(n = 15). Eight weeks of strength and karate training were given to the experimental group and only karate training to the control group. The study measures were eight skinfolds, nine girths, body mass, hand grip strength, agility, flexibility, leg strength, balance, speed, sit-ups, push-ups, and half squats. The statistical analysis of the repeated measures ANOVA reveals that the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group after eight weeks of strength training in agility, flexibility, speed, vertical jump, sit-ups, push-ups, and half squats. Finally, it is concluded that strength and karate training are suitable for reducing fats and increasing the physical fitness of school children. It is suggested that the school administration adopt strength and karate training programs to improve physical fitness and body composition.
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Strength Training, Karate, Fat Reduction, Physical Fitness, School Children
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(1) Alvina Maqbool
M. Phil Scholar, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Samina Jamil
M. Phil Scholar, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Zia ul Haq
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Cite this article
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APA : Maqbool, A., Jamil, S., & Haq, M. Z. u. (2024). Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children. Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, VII(II), 19-25. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpessr.2024(VII-II).03
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CHICAGO : Maqbool, Alvina, Samina Jamil, and Muhammad Zia ul Haq. 2024. "Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, VII (II): 19-25 doi: 10.31703/gpessr.2024(VII-II).03
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HARVARD : MAQBOOL, A., JAMIL, S. & HAQ, M. Z. U. 2024. Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children. Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, VII, 19-25.
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MHRA : Maqbool, Alvina, Samina Jamil, and Muhammad Zia ul Haq. 2024. "Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, VII: 19-25
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MLA : Maqbool, Alvina, Samina Jamil, and Muhammad Zia ul Haq. "Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, VII.II (2024): 19-25 Print.
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OXFORD : Maqbool, Alvina, Jamil, Samina, and Haq, Muhammad Zia ul (2024), "Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children", Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, VII (II), 19-25
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TURABIAN : Maqbool, Alvina, Samina Jamil, and Muhammad Zia ul Haq. "Role of Strength Training on Body Composition and Karate Performance of School Children." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review VII, no. II (2024): 19-25. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpessr.2024(VII-II).03