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@article{190478,
        author = {Mr. Kirana R and Dr P C Krishnaswamy},
        title = {Differences in Selected Health-Related Physical Fitness Components between Private and Government School Students},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {4821-4827},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190478},
        abstract = {The study investigates comparing the selected health-related physical fitness between private and government school students in Bangalore. A total of 400 boys were randomly selected from 20 school; their ages ranged between 13 to 16 years. Focusing on cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength, were assessed using standardized tests: the 9-minute run/walk for endurance, the Sit-and-Reach for flexibility, and push-ups for muscular strength. Results reveal significant differences in cardiovascular endurance (p = 0.000) and muscular strength (p = 0.05), with private school students outperforming their government counterparts, likely due to better access to resources and structured physical education programs. However, significant difference was observed in Flexibility (p = 0.00), indicating government school students had significantly higher flexibility scores than private school students. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in government schools, to bridge fitness disparities and promote equitable access to physical education resources.},
        keywords = {Health-Related Physical Fitness, Private School, Government School.},
        month = {January},
        }