Standardization of Motor Fitness Norms for Secondary School Students in North-Eastern States of India

Abstract

Abstract Norms are essential for accurately assessing physical fitness, especially for early sports talent identification and training in childhood. This study addresses the gap in consistent and reliable physical fitness norms for secondary school children in North-Eastern India. The aim was to establish standardized motor fitness norms for boys aged 13 to 16 years. Using a simple random sampling technique, selected were a sample of 200 boys from five schools across North-Eastern India. Data from six motor fitness tests (Push-Up, Vertical Jump, Shuttle Run, 800m Run/Walk, 50m Dash, and Medicine Ball Put) were collected and converted into T-scores to develop T-scale norms. These norms provide a valuable benchmark for evaluating physical fitness levels and can guide the development of targeted physical education programs. The research promotes healthier lifestyles and advances sports and physical education.