Effect of Four Weeks Summer Sports Coaching Camp on Physical Fitness of Students of Classes 6th to 9th in Government Schools

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the effect of four weeks summer sports coaching camp
on physical fitness of students of classes 6th to 9th in government schools of zone 27, Delhi.
For the purpose of the study 120 students were selected from three different government
schools of Zone 27. The students selected were in the age group of 11- 14 years and never
exposed to any structured physical activity before that. The selected students attended the
four weeks summer sports coaching camp in their respective schools. AAHPER Youth
Fitness test was administered to measure the improvement in physical fitness. The results
showed a significant improvement in physical fitness as the Muscular Strength & Endurance
was improved by 49.68%, Agility was improved by 7.69%, Explosive Strength was improved
by 10.05%, Speed was improved by 7.54% and the Cardio Respiratory Endurance was
improved by 9.52%. It is concluded that summer sports coaching camp are essential for
holistic development of a child. These camps are best way to provide a platform to every
child to do physical activity and joyful play.