STUDY OF 2D:4D AS AN INDICATOR TO AEROBIC FITNESS AMONG ADULT FEMALE

Authors

  • Dr. Pintu Sil Asstt. Prof. State Institute of Physical Education for Women, Hastings House, Alipore, Kolkata, India
  • Dr. Pintu Sil Asstt. Prof. State Institute of Physical Education for Women, Hastings House, Alipore, Kolkata, India

Keywords:

2D:4D (Digit Ratio), Indicator, Aerobic fitness, Young adult women.

Abstract

bottom crease where the finger joins the hand to the tip of the finger. Purpose of the present study was to study the relationship of digit ratio (2D:4D) with Aerobic fitness among young adult women. A total of 50 female college students having the age of 21 to 30 years were selected randomly as subjects for the present study. Height and weight, Length of index finger (2D) and ring finger (4D), and Aerobic fitness were the criterion in this study. Standard tools and test were used for the measurement. Mean and standard deviation (SD) have been considered for descriptive statistics and correlation coefficient (r) was calculated by Person Product Moment method. Only 0.05 levels has considered for the present study. All statistical calculations have been done by using standard statistical software. Results revealed that coefficient of correlation between 2D:4D with aerobic fitness for female (r= -0.205) was not significant statistically (p<0.05). From the above findings it was concluded that the 2D:4D was not sufficient to be used as a good indicator of aerobic fitness in young adult women.

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2015-12-31

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Sil, D. P., & Sil, D. P. (2015). STUDY OF 2D:4D AS AN INDICATOR TO AEROBIC FITNESS AMONG ADULT FEMALE. International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences Established in March 2014 | Published Quarterly (March, June, September, December), 4(4), 21–25. Retrieved from https://ijobsms.org/index.php/ijobsms/article/view/298

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Vol. 4 No. 4 (2015): Volume 04 Issue 04 OCT-DEC 2015

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