As the knowledge base of sport continues to expand and mature through both experience and the application of contemporary sports science, so the expectation of athletes continues to grow. This situation can be clearly argued to support the adoption of a long-term athlete development approach whereby realistic and attainable goals are set over a long period in the order of years in line with the athlete's physical and mental ability to develop and adapt. The upshot of this and, in particular the impact on the coach to the athlete, is that he/she might want to ensure that they adopt an approach based on long-term coach development. In this modern climate of continuous development of the knowledge base it is entirely likely that a coach who disregards the long-term coach development principle may never see their athlete achieve their true potential. Worse still (for the coach), in an environment where athletes are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about their own events, the athlete may vote with their feet and look for a coach who can continue to move them forward toward their dreams and beyond. Coaches, who can remain open-minded, are prepared to embrace new ideas and who regularly allocate time to keep up with fact-based findings and developments are more likely to enjoy the long-term continuous development of their athletes and share in their successes. This regular feature sets out to provide a valuable resource to every coach by providing a brief review of some of the findings currently being made around the world by sports scientists and medical professionals and which are generally supported by published scientific studies.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of training programme on neuropsychological variables. Fifty college students (boys) whose age range between 22 to 27 years were randomly assigned to training from Bped College. Short term memory, long term memory, tactile sense and visual perception were measured for this study. Short term and long term memory scale, Aesthesiometer and Muller lyer illusion tests were used for this study. The training sessions performed five days a week and training classes were divided into two sessions, one was in the morning and the other in the evening with the duration of one thirty five minutes each session. Paired t' test was applied to investigate the existence of significant difference between pre and post test phases of the effect of twelve weeks exercise programme. In conclusion improvement was found after twelve weeks training programme in case of short term memory, long term memory and tactile sense but in case of visual perception no significant improvement was observed. Exercise not only gives health life style but also improve your neuropsychological variables so exercise is strongly recommended.

The purpose of the study wastoassess and compare Depression between Sports Persons and Non-Sports Persons. For the purpose of the study, total 300 subjects will be selected in two groups i.e. 150 in Sports Persons (Individual Games-50, Combative Games-50, Team Games-50) and 150 Non-Sports Persons i.e. (I.T.-50, A.G.-50, B.Sc.- 50) were selected randomly on the basis of stratified random sampling. The subjects were selected from Banaras Hindu University and Mahatma Gandhi KashiVidyapith respectively. (Subjects of Institute of Technology (I.T) were selected from Banaras Hindu University only.) The age level of the subjects ranged from 18 to 25 years. Keeping the feasibility criterion in mind, the Depression variable was selected for the present study. Depression was assessed with the help of Goldberg Depression Questionnaire (GDQ) constructed and standardized by Ivan Goldberg. To assess and compare the level of Depression between sports persons and non-sports persons, Descriptive Statistics i.e. mean, standard deviation, t test, analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used. The level of significance was set as 0.05 level. Significant difference was found between the Depression of Sports Persons & Non-Sports Persons. Depression of Sports Persons was found to be more than that of the Non-Sports Persons. Significant difference was found among Individual, Team and Combative Game Players in relation to Depression. The observed sequence of performance was found Combative > Individual > Team in relation to Depression. Insignificant difference was found among I.T, A.G and B.Sc. Students in relation to Depression.

The present study was conducted to investigate the Effect of Selected Yogic Practices on Reaction Time of Secondary School Children. Thirty secondary school children between the age group of fifteen to nineteen years were selected through systematic random sampling technique from Kapurthala district. Subjects were divided into two groups i.e. Experimental and Control group. Training of Yoga was imparted for eight weeks and data of pre test and post test was collected. Training program was not given to Control group. Audio-visual reaction time was measured by audio visual reaction timer. The results of the investigation shown significant improvement in visual reaction time which were tested on 0.05 level of confidence, where as audio reaction time was found insignificant at 0.05 level of confidence.

The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship of anthropometric and physiological variables to Kabaddi playing ability. To achieve the objectives of the study four anthropometric and four physiological variables were selected as independent variables and playing ability as dependent variable, which was assessed through subjective rating by three experts during the tournaments. Forty men Kabaddi players took part in the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University InterCollegiate Kabaddi tournaments in the 2013-2014 sessions were selected as subjects. Pearson's product moment correlation (Zero order) was used as a statistical tool to find out the result of the study and significant level was fixed at 0.05. The result of the study reveals that the selected anthropometric variables of height, weight, arm length and leg length and the physiological variables of resting heart rate, breath holding time, and vital capacity were significant relationship with Kababdi playing ability and only respiratory rate was not significant relationship with Kabaddi playing ability.

The main Objective of this study was to compare the explosive strength & flexibility among jumpers & throwers. A total number of sample were 60 athlete's in which 30 jumpers & 30 throwers and equally divided in to two groups. The age group of the sample ranged from 17 & 19 years. The sample was selected from Punjab State who had participated at State level of Competition & from random basis. To find out the explosive strength, standing broad jump & for flexibility bend & reach test has been used. Result found that jumpers have more explosive strength than throwers & also jumpers have more flexibility than throwers.

he main objective of the present study was to compare the strike rate & wickets of Indian bowlers & other bowlers in IPL tournament. Twenty-Twenty cricket got tremendous response in India. This is a shorter version game of cricket & recently IPL 20-20 tournament was organized by BCCI. To find the study, all the data were collected from internet through the website regarding IPL tournament. For this study five Indian bowlers & five other bowlers related to different country were selected. Some of the data was not available on internet & so that reason the study may be affected. Results indicated that Indian bowlers & other bowlers not showed any significant difference on strike rate & on wickets taken by the bowler in IPL tournament

The purpose of the study is to find out the effect of specific footwork and agility workouts on selected offensive skills such as passing and shooting abilities of male basketball players. To achieve the purpose, thirty male basketball players were randomly selected as subjects. The age of the subjects were ranged between 15 to 17 years. The selected subjects were assigned into two groups of 15 subjects each. Group I underwent specific footwork and agility workouts for three days per week for twelve weeks and group II acted as control. Among the offensive skills in basketball, passing and shooting abilities were selected as criterion variables. The specific footwork and agility workout was selected as independent variable. The passing and shooting abilities were assessed by passing test and speed spot shooting test respectively. All the subjects of two groups were tested on selected dependent variables at prior to and immediately after the training programme. The data was analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results of the study showed that the specific footwork and agility workout for twelve weeks is more effective in enhancing the passing and shooting abilities of male basketball players.

The main Objective of this study was to compare the explosive strength & flexibility among jumpers & throwers. A total number of sample were 60 athlete's in which 30 jumpers & 30 throwers and equally divided in to two groups. The age group of the sample ranged from 17 & 19 years. The sample was selected from Punjab State who had participated at State level of Competition & from random basis. To find out the explosive strength, standing broad jump & for flexibility bend & reach test has been used. Result found that jumpers have more explosive strength than throwers & also jumpers have more flexibility than throwers.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between somatotype and intelligence of 15-17 years old school going boys. Methods: For this purpose 153 (72 urban students and 81 rural students) Indian school going boys students whose age range 15-17 years were selected as subject. All subjects were assessed height, weight, two muscle girths (upper arm and calf), two bone diameters (humerus biepicondylar and femur biepicondylar), and four skinfolds thickness (triceps, sub-scapular, suprailiac, and calf). Somatotype and intelligence of the subjects were evaluated by the Heath-Carter anthropometric method and Prof. D. Bhattacharya's general Intelligence Test (Bengali version) respectively. Results: Results revealed that endomorphy and mesomorphy component were positively & significantly correlated with intelligence whereas negatively with ectomorphy. High mesomorphy and low ectomorphy boys showed significantly higher intelligence in comparison to their counterpart. The physique of the high intelligence boys were ectomorphic-mesomorph. Conclusions: Other variables would influence the intelligence more strongly for which further research is needed to quantities this multi-factorial problem.

To serve the purpose of the study six male soccer teams were selected randomly during league stage of west zone intervarsity competition 2011. But at the end of the tournament only first three position holder soccer teams were included for the study. Brunel Mood Scale which contains 24 items with six mood components such as tension, depression, anger, vigour, fatigue, and confusion was used as a criterion measure for mood states. Descriptive statistics and One-Way ANOVA were employed as statistical tools. Results showed that no statistically significant difference were found in all the mood components of first three position holder soccer teams of inter varsity competition 2011.

Purpose – The purpose of the study was to observe the fiction and non-fiction of the exercise addiction. Objective - The objective of the study was to observe the fiction and non-fiction of the exercise addiction. Brief - In our society, exercise is increasingly being sought, less for the pursuit of fitness or pleasure and more for the means to a thinner body or sense of control and accomplishment. In the climate of thinness mania, female exercisers are particularly vulnerable to problems arising when restriction of food intake is combined with intense physical activity. A female who loses too much body fat will stop menstruating and ovulating and will become increasingly susceptible to stress fractures and osteoporosis. Yet, similar to individuals with eating disorders, those with an activity disorder are not deterred from their behaviours by medical complications and consequences. People who continue to over exercise in spite of medical and/or other consequences feel as if they can't stop and that participating in their activity is no longer an option. These people have been referred to as obligatory or compulsive exercisers because they seem unable to "not exercise," even when injured, exhausted or begged by others to stop. The terms pathogenic exercise and exercise addiction have also been used when describing these individuals who are consumed by the need for physical activity to the exclusion of everything else and to the point of damage or danger to their lives

This paper will highlight the benefits for kids through the practice of Yoga and explore how Yoga can significantly enhance their mental and physical health and academic performance. Although there is no distinction like children having a separate form of Yoga yet, there are certain postures which, keeping their interest in view, have been devised such as a butterfly posture, a dog posture, a warrior posture, a lion posture, an eagle posture and so on. These postures have proved to be of great help to the children who become Yogi and reap the rich harvest of Yoga.

All humans eat to survive. They also eat to express appreciation, for a sense of belonging, as part of family customs, and for self-realization. For example, someone 1 who is not hungry may eat a piece of cake that has been baked in his or her honour. People eat according to learned behaviours regarding etiquette, meal and snack patterns, acceptable foods, food combinations, and portion sizes. Etiquette refers to acceptable behaviours. For example, for some groups it is acceptable to lick one's fingers while eating, while for other groups this is rude behaviour. Etiquette and eating rituals also vary depending on whether the meal is formal, informal, or special (such as a 1 meal on a birthday or religious holiday). A meal is usually defined as the consumption of two or more foods in a structured setting at a set time. Snacks consist of a small amount of food or beverage eaten between meals. A common eating pattern is three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) per day, with snacks between meals. The components of a meal vary across cultures, but generally include grains, such as rice or noodles; meat or a meat substitute, such as fish, beans, or tofu; and accompaniments, such as vegetables. Various food guides provide suggestions on foods to eat, portion sizes, and daily intake. However, personal preferences, habits, family customs, and social setting largely determine what a 1 person consumes.

The present study was undertaken to examine the influences of extensive interval and intensive interval training on physiological variables of college men. The researcher has selected forty five college men were selected at random from in an around of Pondicherry and their age ranged from 18 to 23 years. The subjects chosen for the study were divided into three equal groups and designated as experimental group 'A' experimental group 'B' and control group 'C'. Extensive interval training (EITG) given to group 'A' Intensive interval training (IITG) given to group 'B' and Control group (CG) 'C' were restricted to participate in any activities. The training was given for a period of twelve weeks on alternative days. The data were collected before and after the training period. The obtained data's were analyzed by analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The level of significant was fixed at 0.05 levels. Where the 'F' ratio was found significant scheffe's post hoc test was used for find out the significant differences among the adjusted paired mean. The results of the study showed that EITG and IITG are significantly improved than CG group.

The article is focusing about the importance of sports and how it has been accepted by people and what can improvement areas and advantages being missed because of not utilizing the opportunities of attending improvement areas with required professional approach and seriousness and consistency. In nut shell the it can be mentioned that, till today sports for children has been inadvertently remained a neglected area. Very negligible percentage of people in India, and other developing countries sports is considered as an important factor. For many valid reasons such as “Sports do not offer / assure any guaranteed successful career for upcoming generation. Comparatively other academic education and courses do offer or assure reasonable chances of a good career”. Many more such reasons are there. But it is also an eternal truth that as various other options such as excellent academic education, etc, are available for children for planning a successful career, the vital benefits due to sports, are not having any substitute components. Sports have its own identity and advantages which can never be compared with any other entity. Sports should not be taken for granted to offer successful sure career. The other benefits due to sports are also equally important.

Music is an art of life, and every human being is surrender by the music. It is used as recreation of everyone and not restricted by the religion, cast, poor, rich and region etc “Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence”-Robert Fripp. Earlier many of the sportsman use the music as recreation. But today some coaches, trainers and team managers to adopt the music in training program as stress relaxer. Music and sports are natural complements to one another the way suits and ties are to Justin Timberlake. The relationship between the two is so tight that it's no surprise to see how music has become engrained in the tradition of many sports events. Music is helps to sportsman to develop their concentration and performance and So many researches had to be conducted on this topic and they prove it. Example Atkinson G, Wilson D and Priest and colleagues etc. This paper is attempted to construe the knowledge about influence of music on sports field.

This paper will highlight the benefits of Yoga for sports persons to achieve high peak performance and explore how Yoga can significantly enhance their physical fitness and motor fitness components. Deep, relaxed breathing is the foundation of reducing performance anxiety and improving concentration. The advantages of yogic exercises for home practices as with all yoga asanas are low demand on space, time and equipment. This battery positively affects the mental state, process of recovery, improves the elasticity of the spine, relaxes the muscles and benefits the cardiovascular system and other organs and body Paschimottanasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Matsyasanaand Shavasana functions.