A Comparative Study to Assess the Impact of Gym-Based Exercises and Natural Physical Activities Among Students of Acharya College, Bangalore

Abstract

A research study was conducted to compare the impact of gym based exercises and natural exercises among students of Acharya College, with the objectives. To assess the existing exercise patterns and preferences of students regarding gym-based workout and natural physical activities. To compare the effectiveness of gym-based exercise and natural physical activity on physical fitness among students. To find an association between exercise preferences and selected demographic variables. The study was carried out at selected colleges from Acharya institute using descriptive comparative study design. A total of 60 students (30 engaged in gym-based exercises and 30 engaged in

natural physical activities) were selected through purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a self- structured questionnaire and attitude scale. The result indicated that the mean percentage of knowledge score

among the 30 participants who is practicing gym exercise (71.33%) was higher than the mean percentage of knowledge score among the 30 participants who is practicing natural exercise (69.78%)). The calculated ‘t’ value showed a significant difference between mean gym related and natural related knowledge scores. The attitude scale revealed that out of 30 respondents 13(43.33%) having positive attitude towards gym related exercises and out of 30 respondents 19(63.33%) having positive attitude towards natural exercises. The study concludes that the more number of participants were having positive attitude towards the natural exercises.