Assessment of Physical Fitness: Focusing on Grade 8th to 10th Class Students

Abstract

In developed countries of the world, a variety of test batteries have been developed in

accordance with their own environment. With the help of these test batteries, they are

successfully selecting players for different games or event. We in Pakistan are starving in

term of test and consequently failing in achieving satisfactory performance in various sports

activities. Hence, a study was conducted with the aim to develop test batteries for the

assessment of fitness level. For this purpose, 2184 students of 8th to 10th classes were

conveniently selected and participated in the study. For analysis of data mean and standard

deviation were used. The researcher found poor physical fitness among the students.

Therefore, it is recommended that the teachers and parents should make it obligatory to take

proper care of their students/children’s physical fitness by providing a healthy diet and also

allow them to participate in sports activities.

Keywords

• Terms; Assessment,Physical Fitness,Students,Test battery

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