Differences in Health- And Skill-Related Fitness Components Between Basketball and Football Players

Wangmo Rinchen Pelzin, Khanna Archana () and Kalra Sheetal
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Wangmo Rinchen Pelzin: Sharda University, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, Greater Noida, India
Khanna Archana: Sharda University, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, Greater Noida, India
Kalra Sheetal: Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, School of Physiotherapy, New Delhi, India

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 2025, vol. 32, issue 1, 21-25

Abstract: Introduction. Players require a combination of health- and skill-related fitness components for achieving success in sports. These components include muscle strength, power, aerobic fitness, speed, agility etc. which are essential for optimal performance. The present study aimed to find if any differences exist between the health- and skill-related fitness components among basketball and football players. Material and Methods. The study included 94 basketball and football players (n = 47 each). Their height, weight, BMI, skinfold thickness, percentage body fat, percentage lean body mass, aerobic fitness, lower limb power, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and agility were recorded using the standard methods. Results. Football players had better aerobic fitness (statistically significant at p

Keywords: physical fitness; strength; endurance; agility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2025-0004

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