doi no.: 05-2016-44975451, DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2017-87826751/

Nagaraja S.¹,Prakash S. M.² and Gajanana Prabhu  B.³

Affiliations:

¹                     Research Scholar, Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Physical Education, KuvempuUniversity, Shimoga, Karnataka 577451 INDIA

²                     Director, Department of Physical Education, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka 577451  INDIA

³                     Assistant Professor, Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Physical Education, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka INDIA Email: prabhuji888@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Special population should give due importance to maintain health and fitness in order to lead an independent life. There are numerous studies to substantiate that the physical form is a key indicator of the health of children and adolescents and it also predicts health in later life. The health and fitness status of special population need to be assessed from time to time. This will give a clear picture of present status and provide scope for diagnostic improvement. The purpose of the present study was to assess age wise health and fitness through waist to hip ratio as well as grip strength in special population of Karnataka state. The subjects for the present study were 414 males special population residing in various schools meant for them within Karnataka state. Digital tape measure was used to measure waist and hip circumferences of selected subjects. Hand grip strength was assessed by means of a standard hydraulic hand dynamometer. Apart from mean and standard deviation, percent analysis was carried out in order to accomplish assessment.

Key words: special population, visually impaired, hearing impaired, waist to hip ratio, hand grip strength.

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