Comparative study of anthropometric measurements and physical fitness between Haryana Urban and Rural School Boys Tanwer Surinder S.A. Jain (PG) College, Ambala city, India Online published on 10 October, 2018. Abstract Study was conducted to analyse the comparison regarding linear measurements value of of height, trunk length, lower leg length and thigh length was more in rural school boys as compared to urban school boys in Haryana. The mean score of height, trunk length, lower leg length, thigh length of rural school boys is a significantly more than urban school boys. Rural school boys have greater height, trunk length, lower leg length and thigh length due to countryside atmosphere, pure diet and physical work in fields which enhance above parameters. Other parameters i.e. sitting height, total arm length, upper arm length, fore arm length and foot length do not show any statistically difference in mean values. The mean value of endurance and speed is lower in rural school boys as compared to urban school boys. The mean value of strength and flexibility in rural school boys is more than urban school boys. The reason that urban school boys has low endurance, speed, strength and flexibility is because urban school boys are more spoiled by recreational facilities which reduce their physical activities and make them lazy and lethargic. Whereas, on other hand rural school boys perform domestic activities and more physical work. Top Keywords Endurance, Speed, Strength, Trunk Length, Flexibility. Top |