AUTHOR(S): Dr. Baljinder Singh Bal

ABSTRACT:
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the difference of Gross Motor Abilities between Individual and Team Sports. Study design and methods: This is an exploratory study that employed method of data collection and analysis quantitatively. The purposive sampling technique was used to attain the purpose of the study. Twenty-five, Individual Sports Players between the age group of 13-17 years (Mean ± SD: age 15.0±1.414 yrs, body weight 51.648±3.391kg and body height 160.964±2.402 cm) and equal number of Team Sports Players between the age group of 13-17 years (Mean ± SD: age 15.0±1.414, body weight 51.528±3.345 kg and body height 161.224±2.215 cm) were examined in cross-sectional study. Handgrip Strength Test was used to measure the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles. Standing Broad Jump Test was used to measure the explosive power of the legs. Sit and Reach Test was used to measure the flexibility of the back and leg hamstring muscle. Stork Balance Stand Test was used to assess the ability to balance on the ball of the foot and the Flexed-Arm Hang Test was used to measures upper body strength and endurance. Results: No significant between-group differences were noted in Muscular Strength (t=0.93), Muscular Power (t=0.66) and Balance (t=0.88), However, significant group differences were noted in Flexibility (t=3.39*) and Muscular Endurance (2.83*).

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