BODY PHYSIQUE AND MOTORABILITY STATUS OF BENGALEE ADULT MALES RECEIVING TRAINING IN FOOTBALL

Abstract

A study has been undertaken to assess the impact of undergoing regular training in football. 42 randomly selected Bengaleemale adults, age range 18-24 years, receiving training in football for at least a period of 6 years and practicing it daily for a minimum duration of 2 hours six days a week and with no chronic disease history (self- reported) constituted the Football Group (FG). On the other hand, 48 individuals of comparable age and ethnic background and without exposure to any kind of formal training in physical exercise including football were also randomly selected for the purpose of the study constituting the Control Group (CG). It has been found that the FG individuals have significantly (P<0.05) lower Waist Circumference (WC), Hip Circumference(HC) and Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR), Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR). On the other hand, the lower back and hamstring flexibility of the FG individuals are significantly (P<0.05) better compared to CG individuals. The result revealed that individuals undergoing training in football for at least 6 years and practicing it daily for a period of 2 hours for at least six days a week have significantly (P<0.05) favorable body physique status in terms of WC, HC, WHR, WHtR, AVI and BAI and have better (P < 0.05) fitness and flexibility, compared to their age and sex matched CG counterparts.