International Scientific Journal of Sport Sciences
Year : 2012, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 33) Last page : ( 39)
Print ISSN : 2277-2804. Online ISSN : 2319-4332.

Comparision of Maximum Oxygen Consumption of Players Belonging to Different Sports and Games

Singh Mandeep, Jhajharia Birender*

L.N.U.P.E, M.P Department of Higher Education, J&K, India

*Corresponding author: bawarayman@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 21 July, 2012.

Abstract

It is a common observation that each sport needs a specific amount of oxygen. So the demand of oxygen differs from one sport to other. It is a common observation that whenever an athlete undergo anaerobic type of training his/her anaerobic capacity is enhanced. But it is also observed that whenever an athlete practices anaerobic type training, along with anaerobic a bit amount of aerobic capacity also improves. Thus it is very essential to know that which type of training (aerobic/anaerobic) dominates to a particular sport or whether combined training is needed. So keeping in mind the researcher conducted this study.The purpose of the study was to compare the Maximum Oxygen Consumption (Vo2 max.) of players belonging to different sports and games.Fifty-Six(56) subjects were selected from different match practice groups i.e. Basketball (18), Hockey (12), Judo((06), Swimming(04), Sprinters(10) and CrossCountry(06) from Lakshmibal National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior (Deemed University) for the study. Maximum Oxygen Consumption (Vo2 max.) was determined by Rockport Walking Test (Kline et al. 1987). In order to ascertain significant difference among different sports and games in relation to maximum oxygen consumption ANOVATest was employed. For further analysis Post-Hoc Test (Scheffe's Teat) is applied.The Cross-Country runners had shown highest Vo2 max.(71.43) in comparison to all other games and sports. Further the Basketballers(65.58), Hockey(62.39) and Sprinters(65.01) had more or less same Vo2 max. with a small range of variation. On the other hand Judo players had shown(55.77) the lowest Vo2 max., Swimmers also shown a lower Vo2 max.(58.91) in comparison to all other sports/games except Judo(57.77).

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Keywords

Oxygen Consumption, Cardio Vascular, Endurance and Anaerobic.

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