A study of physical fitness psychological variables physiological parameters and body mass index among soccer players at different playing positions

Abstract

The present study examined Physical fitness variables (Agility, Explosive strength, Flexibility, Speed, Cardio-vascular endurance), Psychological variables (Emotional intelligence and its componentsSelf-awareness, Empathy, Self-motivation, Emotional stability, Managing relations, Integrity, Self-development, Value orientation, Commitment, Altruistic behavior), Physiological parameters (Vital capacity, Blood pressure, Heart rate, VO2 Max) and Body mass index among soccer player at different playing positions. To obtain the data, the investigator had selected three hundred thirty (330), one hundred sixty five (N = 165) male soccer players, one hundred sixty five (N = 165) female soccer players from different districts of Haryana state. The age of the subjects was ranged from 16 to 19 years. The soccer players were divided into four groups: (N1= 50 Strikers, N2= 50 Midfielders, N3= 50 Defenders and N4= 15 goalkeepers) for both categories. Reliable and validated tools were used to collect the data. One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to compare the different playing positions in soccer players. The results where F value was found significant, Scheffe s post-hoc test was applied to find out the direction and degree of difference. Pearson s product moment method was used to find out the relationship among variable. The results revealed significant difference on vital capacity, heart rate in males and agility, flexibility, emotional intelligence and vital capacity in females. While no significant difference was found on rest of the variables. Players at different playing positions were partially correlated with selected variables. newline