CORRELATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS AMONG THE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Abstract

Background
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical fitness and psychological stress in volleyball players. Physical Tness Components Key physical fitness components of abdominal muscle endurance and lower body flexibility have been evaluated, as well has the psychological stress by using the Psyc--- Perceived Stress Scale.
Materials & Methods

A cohort of 50 volleyball players from Galgotias University and Noida International University were included in the study. Physical fitness was tested using the Sit-Up Test, which assessed abdominal muscle endurance [41], and V sit-and-reach test to measure lower body flexibility [. Level of psychological stress was assessed with the Perceived Stress Scale filled out by participants.
Results
The survey results showed that participants generally had good core muscle strength and fair leg flexibility. The participants on average endorsed moderate levels of perceived stress. According to the correlation analysis, abdominal muscle endurance was not significantly correlated with perceived stress. In contrast, the results known a weak negative correlation based on lower body flexibility and perceived stress which signified that players possessing higher rates of different types of relaxation could experience less general anxiety.
Conclusion
The new findings suggest that to improve the overall health of volleyball players, it is as significant to consider physiological fitness all forms of stress. Although physical fitness is significant for high sporting performance, lower body flexibility also could relate to stress coping. Multifaceted training programs together with stress management strategies might improve psychological and physical health as well as athletic performance. Larger samples and longitudinal designs are required in future research to replicate these results.

Keywords

Physical fitness, psychological stress, Volleyball players, Sit-Up Test, Sit and Reach Test, Perceived Stress Scale.