Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, University of Delhi conducted a one day camp on 6th March 2024 at R.S PUBLIC SCHOOL, Vinod Nagar.The main aim of this camp was to examine the physical fitness level of school kids.
Total number of 27 students was tested for their physical fitness and each of them is advised for home exercise programs according to their needs. Physical fitness examination includes body composition analysis, muscle strength, endurance, flexibility and balance measurements. A software based machine (Body composition analysis) was used to analysis fat percentage and lean body weight. Similarly hand held dynamometer was used for checking grip muscle strength whereas body flexibility was tested via sit and reach test . Curl ups in 90-90 position and Superman position in prone was used to determine flexor and extensor muscle endurance respectively. Time duration for which a person can stand on single leg without support was used to examine balance. 12 min walk test used to check the anaerobic capacity of students.
Participant finding of this camp suggests that most of the students have good blance and flexibility whereas hand grip strength is very weak. But BMI was found to be very low in boys as compared with girls of same age group.
This camp was conducted by Dr Preksha (PT) and Dr Urvashi ( PT) . Very special thanks to Mrs. Poonam (Principal, RS Public School) for allowing us to organize this camp.
