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An Analytical Study of Constructing Norms for Selected Kabaddi Skills for Kabaddi Players

Author Affiliations

  • 1Directorate of Sports, Punjabi University, Patiala, INDIA

Res. J. of Physical Education Sci., Volume 3, Issue (8), Pages 12-14, August,23 (2015)

Abstract

The present study was aimed to indentify and construct norms for selected kabaddi skills for Punjabi university kabaddi players. Sixty (N=60), Male University Level Kabaddi Players between the age group of 18-25 years were selected. All the subjects, after having been informed about the objective and protocol of the study, gave their consent and volunteered to participate in this study. The data, which was collected by administering tests, was statistically treated to develop for all the test items. In order to construct the norms, Percentile Scale was used. To conclude, it is evident that in Hand Touch, the scores below 15.743 are considered very poor, from about 15.743-14.013 is considered poor, 14.013-10.553 is considered average, 10.553-8.823 is considered good and the scores above 8.823 are considered very good scores for Kabaddi Players of Punjabi University, Patiala. Summarizing from the findings we can conclude, it is evident that in Toe Touch, the scores below 14.07 are considered very poor, from about 14.07-12.61 is considered poor, 12.61-9.69 is considered average, 9.69-8.23 is considered good and the scores above 8.23 are considered very good scores for Kabaddi Players of Punjabi University, Patiala. To conclude, it is evident that in Back Kick, the scores below 8.74 are considered very poor, from about 8.74-10.52 is considered poor, 10.52-14.08 is considered average, 14.08-15.86 is considered good and the scores above 15.86 are considered very good scores for Kabaddi Players of Punjabi University, Patiala.

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