Assessment of Level of Physical Fitness and Level of Mental Stress in Exercising and Non-Exercising Individuals
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.7, No. 5)Publication Date: 2018-05-05
Authors : Disha Jagad; Shweta Manwadkar;
Page : 202-207
Keywords : Physical fitness index; mental stress; perceived stress scale; modified Harvard step test;
Abstract
Exercise has become really important in everyones life. For living a healthy life it is important to have healthy body as well as healthy mind. Objective of the study was to compare and correlate level of physical fitness and level of mental stress in exercising and non-exercising individuals.30 participants were taken, 15 in each group. Modified Harvard step test and perceived stress scale questionnaire was used to compare and correlate physical fitness and mental stress respectively. Results showed higher physical fitness (p=0.0003) and lower mental stress level in exercising group (p=0.0119) and positive correlation between physical fitness and mental stress. (r=0.5349).
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