Analysis of Flexibility and Body Composition among Female Students of Punjabi University, Patiala

Reena Rai; Arman Malik

doi:10.60081/SSHA.3.1(Spl).2025.440-446

Authors

Reena Rai Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab Punjab https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4151-0234
Arman Malik Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2795-1612

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60081/SSHA.3.1(Spl).2025.440-446

Keywords:

Flexibility, BMI, Body Fat Percentage, Physical Education, Dance

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the flexibility, Body Mass Index (BMI), and body fat percentage of female students at Punjabi University, Patiala. Methods: The sample consisted of 30 female students, 15 each from the Department of Physical Education and the Department of Dance. Flexibility was assessed using the V-Sit and Reach Test, while BMI and body fat percentage were measured using a BMI analyzer. Results: The results revealed a significant difference in flexibility, with female Physical Education students exhibiting greater flexibility than their counterparts from the Dance Department. Conversely, Dance students had a higher BMI but a lower body fat percentage compared to Physical Education students. Conclusion: These findings highlight the influence of specific physical training regimens on flexibility and body composition. While a significant difference was observed in flexibility between the two groups, no statistically significant differences were found in body composition variables.

Author Biographies

Reena Rai, Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab Punjab

raireena827@gmail.com
Arman Malik, Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab

armanmaliknhr@gmail.com

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