Analysis of Selected Physical Fitness, Physiological, and Psychological Variables among Government, Government-Aided, and Private School Boys in Chennai District

🤖 Plain-English Summary

Purpose: This study aims to analyze and compare selected physical fitness, physiological, and psychological variables among boys from government, government- aided, and private schools in the Chennai district. Boys from private schools exhibited better physical fitness and lower stress levels compared to their peers in government and government-aided schools.

🔑 Key Findings

• The purpose is to understand how different school environments impact these variables and to provide insights that can inform policy and practice in physical education and health promotion.
•  Methodology: A sample of 300 boys aged 12-15 years was selected through stratified random sampling, with 100 boys from each school type (government, government-aided, and private schools).
• Physical fitness was measured using the Fitness Gram test battery, physiological variables such as BMI, resting heart rate, and blood pressure were assessed using standard clinical procedures, and psychological variables were evaluated using the Rosenberg Self- Esteem Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale.

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