Comparison Of Endurance Running Performance Of Varsity Males With And Without Face Mask-A Field Based Analysis.

Abstract

Research in Physical Education and Sports is going on since centuries back. Scientists are engaged in unveiling various facets of sports training. Apart from biomechanics, sports psychology, sports training and many others exercise physiology occupies a significant position. Research related to various bodily organs and systems and their relationship with physical activities has been attracting the researchers continuously. So far, the recent studies in the field of Physical Education and Sports Science are concerned a good number of scholars are focusing towards the area of pollution and their impact on the health and fitness of athletes. Some are suggesting for use of face mask during sports training, particularly when the athletes are getting much more exposed to areas with higher air pollution. The use of mask became more prevalent and crucial during the 2020 pandemic. Men started thinking more about the use of face masks, their positive as well as ill effects as a whole. At this juncture the scholar being an athlete by passion and physical educationist by profession settled with the topic comparison of endurance running of varsity males with and without mask. Purpose: The key purpose of the study was to locate the difference on endurance performance running of varsity male with and without face mask. Methodology: To accomplish the study the scholar selected 30 varsity males between the age group 20 to 25. So far, the design of the study it was experimental in nature composed of a pretest followed by a post one. The scholar incorporated Cooper Test i.e. 12 mins run and walk to assess the endurance performance of the subjects. As an ethical part the scholar also prepared a consent form and got filled by the subjects prior to their taking part in the experimentation. Conclusion: From data analysis it was revealed that the average distance covered by the varsity males wearing mask was 2223.30 mts. and the average distance covered by them without mask was 2366.63 mts respectively. The scholar further computed inferential statistics and from which it was discovered that the performance of the boys was significantly better without mask.