Correlational Analysis of Physical Activity Level with Agility, Speed and Foot Arch Configuration in SGT University Students


Authors : Ashutosh Kumar; Shalu Kumari; Dr. Jaganjyoti Das; Aman Hussain

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April

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Abstract : Background: Physical activity is essential for overall health, especially for university students, whose changing lifestyles can impact their fitness levels. Understanding the link between physical activity and fitness parameters, such as Arch of foot and biomechanical efficiency, is key for creating interventions that promote long-term well-being. This study explores how physical activity levels correlate with these key fitness components among university students.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with university students from various academic backgrounds. Participants were grouped based on their self-reported physical activity levels, assessed using validated tools. Fitness tests included the agility and speed test. Biomechanical parameter which was foot arch were also measured. Data were analyzed using statistical methods like Pearson correlation and regression analysis to explore relationships between physical activity, Agility and speed and the arch of foot.  Results: The study found a negative linear relationship between physical fitness and agility/speed, with a statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05). This means that higher fitness levels led to quicker completion of the agility test, improving both speed and agility.  Conclusion: The results suggest that increasing physical activity levels can enhance agility and speed. This highlights the importance of regular physical activity for improving specific fitness attributes like agility and speed and improving the arch of foot.

Keywords : Physical Activity, Fitness, University Students, Agility and Speed, Arch of Foot.

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Background: Physical activity is essential for overall health, especially for university students, whose changing lifestyles can impact their fitness levels. Understanding the link between physical activity and fitness parameters, such as Arch of foot and biomechanical efficiency, is key for creating interventions that promote long-term well-being. This study explores how physical activity levels correlate with these key fitness components among university students.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with university students from various academic backgrounds. Participants were grouped based on their self-reported physical activity levels, assessed using validated tools. Fitness tests included the agility and speed test. Biomechanical parameter which was foot arch were also measured. Data were analyzed using statistical methods like Pearson correlation and regression analysis to explore relationships between physical activity, Agility and speed and the arch of foot.  Results: The study found a negative linear relationship between physical fitness and agility/speed, with a statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05). This means that higher fitness levels led to quicker completion of the agility test, improving both speed and agility.  Conclusion: The results suggest that increasing physical activity levels can enhance agility and speed. This highlights the importance of regular physical activity for improving specific fitness attributes like agility and speed and improving the arch of foot.

Keywords : Physical Activity, Fitness, University Students, Agility and Speed, Arch of Foot.

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