Prediction of Playing Ability in Kabaddi from Selected Anthropometrical, Physical, Physiological and Psychological Variables among College Level Players

The purpose of the study was to predict the playing ability in Kabaddi from selected Anthropometrical, Physical, physiological and psychological variables among College level Players. One hundred and twenty six male inter collegiate Kabaddi players were randomly selected from various colleges in Tamilnadu state, India and their age ranged between 18 and 28 years. The subjects had past playing experience of at least three years in Kabaddi and only those who represented their respective college teams were taken as subjects. A series of anthropometrical measurements was carried out on each participant. These included Standing height measured by Stadiometer; Body weight measured by weighing machine, Two Length measurements Arm length, Leg length, measured by Lufkin Anthropometric Tape. The data were collected by following standard testing protocol of International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Physical fitness components were measured by the following tests. Speed were assessed by 50 meter dash, Flexibility assessed by Sit and reach test, Leg explosive strength assessed by Standing broad jump, Muscular power assessed by Modified sit – ups and Muscular endurance assessed by 2.4 km run. The Physiological parameters namely Resting heart rate by Digitalized heart rate monitor, Peak expiratory flow rate was assessed by Peak flow meter and Breath holding time was assessed by Manual nose clip method. Psychological factors namely Somatic anxiety, Cognitive anxiety and Self confidence were assessed by Competitive Sports Anxiety Inventory – II (CSAI 2) questionnaire developed by Martens, Burton, Vealey, Bump and Smith (1990) and Sports achievement motivation level was assessed by Kamlesh (1983) SAMT questionnaire. The playing ability which was taken as the performance factor was subjectively assessed by three qualified Kabaddi coaches. All testing was done two day before inter collegiate competition by using scientifically approved equipments. Mean and Standard deviations were calculated for each of the selected variables. The inter-relationship among the selected anthropometrical, NTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT (IJM) ISSN 0976 – 6367(Print) ISSN 0976 – 6375(Online) Volume 3, Issue 2, MayAugust (2012), pp. 150-157 © IAEME: www.iaeme.com/ijm.html Journal Impact Factor (2011): 1.5030 (Calculated by GISI) www.jifactor.com IJM