effect of select yogic practices and aerobic exercises on somatotype components and its

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EFFECT OF SELECT YOGIC PRACTICES AND AEROBIC
EXERCISES ON SOMATOTYPE COMPONENTS AND ITS
RELATIONSHIP WITH HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL
FITNESS AND BIOCHEMICAL VARIABLES

Dissertation submitted to the Pondicherry University
in partial fulfillment of the requirement for
award of the degree of

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
in
Physical Education

Submitted by
H. RAVIKUMAR

Under the guidance of
Dr. D. Sakthignanavel, M.A., M.P.Ed., M.Phil., P.G.D.Y., Ph.D
Reader in Physical Education and Sports

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
PUDUCHERRY- 605 014

July 2009
Dr. D. SAKTHIGNANAVEL, M. A., M. P. Ed., M.Phil., P.G.D.Y., Ph. D.,
Reader,
Department of Physical Education and Sports,
Pondicherry University,
Puducherry 605 014.

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the dissertation entitled, “EFFECT OF SELECT
YOGIC PRACTICES AND AEROBIC EXERCISES ON SOMATOTYPE
COMPONENTS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL
FITNESS AND BIOCHEMICAL VARIABLES” submitted by H. Ravikumar, for
the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a record of research
work done under my supervision during the period Feb 2003 to July 2009
and thesis has not formed the basis of the award of any Degree,
Diploma, Associateship, Fellowship or any other similar title of any
University or Institution.
I also certify that the thesis represents an independent work on the
part of the candidate.

Place: Puducherry
(Dr. D. SAKTHIGNANAVEL)
Date: July 2009 Research Supervisor

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Dedicated to my beloved Guru

Late. Dr. Amrit kumar Moses
Reader
YMCA College of Physical Education
Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

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CURRICULUM VITA

NAME OF THE AUTHOR : H. Ravikumar

PLACE OF BIRTH : Puducherry

DATE OF BIRTH : 20.08.1970

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED
Y.M.C.A College of Physical Education, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.

DEGREES AWARDED
Degree of Bachelor of Physical Education and sports, 1988-1991. (BPES)
Y.M.C.A College of Physical Education, Madras University, Chennai.

Degree of Bachelor of Physical Education, 1991-1992. (B.P.Ed)
Y.M.C.A College of Physical Education, University of Madras,Chennai.

Master of Physical Education, 1992-1993. (M.P.Ed)
Y.M.C.A College of Physical Education, University of Madras, Chennai.

Master of Philosophy in Physical Education, 1993-1994. (M.Phil)
Pondicherry University, Puducherry .

Post graduate diploma in Sports Managements, 1998-1999. (PGDSM)
Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India.

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AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Physiology
Sports Medicine
Nutrition
Yoga
Aerobics
Athletics
Cricket
Handball
Table tennis
Chess
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physical Education Teacher
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Madhya Pradesh, 1994-95
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cochin, Kerala, 1995-97
M.A. Govt. Hr. Se. School, Embalam, Puducherry, 1997-2001
Kamaraj Govt. Middle School., Puducherry, 2001-2006.

Lecturer in Physical Education
Bharathy Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Bahour, Puducherry, 2006-08
K.K. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, K.T Kuppam Puducherry, From 2008

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SPECIAL REMARKS

Represented Pondicherry in Senior National Hand ball
Championship 1993.

Certified State level Referee in Football, Handball, Table tennis
and Athletics.

Certified Nutrition and wellness Advisor.

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Acknowledgement

I owe a deep sense of gratitude to my guide
Dr.D.Sakthignanavel, Reader Department of Physical Education and
Sports, Pondicherry University for his valuable guidance and
encouragement.
I express my sincere thanks to Dr. P.K.Subramaniam, Head of the
Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University,
who graciously and enthusiastically accepted to work on this research
study.
I wish to record my sincere gratitude to Mr. G.Anbazagan,
Director, Department of Adi Dravidar Welfare, Puducherry and Mr.
N.Gandhirajan, Deputy Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare, Puducherry for
giving permission to under go the research work for the students residing
in Govt. Boys Hostel, lawspet, Puducherry.
I thank Dr. D.Senthilnathan, Reader, Earth Science Department,
Pondicherry University, Puducherry, who accepted to be an external
guide for my research study.
I express my sincere thanks to Mr. R.Ramesh, Yoga instructor from
Puducherry, who helped for this research study on the yogic practices.
I thank Mr. M.Devaraj, Lab Technologist, Devaraj clinical lab, Lenin
Street, Puducherry for his help in testing Biochemical variables.
I express my deep sense of gratitude to Mr. K.Kumar, Physical
Education Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Puducherry, who helped
me technically in video and photographic part of my research
programme.
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I am very much thankful to Mr. G. Robert, Lecturer in English,
Kamban Govt Hr. Sec. School, Nettapakkam, Puducherry, for going
through the language part of the thesis.
My sincere thanks to all lecturers in Physical Education and
Physical Education Teachers of Puducherry who helped me in the
completion of research programme.

H.RAVIKUMAR
Place : Puducherry.
Date : July 2009

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TABLES OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF TABLES xii
LIST OF FIGURES xv
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS xvii
CHAPTER
I INTRODUCTION 1
Statement of the Problem
Hypotheses
Delimitations
Limitations
Definition of the Terms
Significance of the Study
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 37
III METHODOLOGY 113
Selection of Subjects
Experimental Design
Selection of Variables
Selection of test
Somatotype parameters
Physical fitness parameters
Biochemical parameter
Pilot study
Orientation of Subjects
Training program
Collection of data
Reliability of data
Statistical Analysis

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IV ANALYSIS OF THE DATA AND RESULTS OF THE STUDY 148
Analysis of Data
Results of the Study
Discussion on Findings

V SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 252
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
BIBLIOGRAPHY 260
Books
Periodicals
Theses and Project
APPENDICES

I Training Program on Yogic Practices 269

II Training Program on Aerobic Exercises 276

III Pre and Post test Data of Control group
Anthropometric measurements 283

IV Pre and Post test Data of Control group
Skinfold measurements 283

V Pre and Post test data of Control group
Health Related Physical Fitness. 284

VI Pre and Post test Data of Control group
Biochemical measurements 284

VII Pre and Post test Data of Yogic group
Anthropometric measurements 285

VIII Pre and Post test Data of Yogic group
Skinfold measurement 285

IX Pre and Post test Data of Yogic group
Health Related Physical Fitness. 286
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