AN INVESTIGATION ON AGILITY COMPARISON AMONG STUDENTS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine and compare the agility scores of two groups of students. Sample selection was performed using random sampling method. The Shuttle Run test was utilized as the data collection instrument in accordance with standard protocols. Shuttle Run test is widely recognized and valid measure of the agility that involves participants running back and forth between two points in a timed fashion. Following the data collection phase, a t-test was employed to analyze the results and determine if there was significant difference in agility scores between two groups of students. The study's findings revealed a statistically significant difference in the agility scores between two groups (p < .001). Normality test was conducted to assess whether the data met the assumptions of normality. The results indicated that the data were normally distributed, thereby providing evidence of the study's reliability and validity. Findings suggest that students demonstrated superior agility skills compared to their counterparts. The results could inform educators & policymakers in developing targeted interventions to enhance the agility skills of students for promoting better physical fitness and health outcomes.