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American International Journal of
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FAT PROPORTION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND A FAT
BURNING TRAINING PROGRAM: AN INFLUENTIAL ANALYSIS
Sukhbir Singh
1
, SomanPreet Singh
2
, Dr. Manoj Kumar Dhadwal
3
1,2,3
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Technology,
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, INDIA.
Abstract: Present investigation was done in order to "Carry out a Fat Burning Training Program on the
Fat Proportion of University Students. To fulfill the purpose of the study, researcher themselves, invites the
students of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University to attend the training program. The total of seventeen
students (N-17), age ranging from 23-27 years old from the different departments had joined the program at
the first day, But due to lack of motivational techniques used, overload of the training program or may be
due to the personnel reasons eight students (N-08) had dropped the training program. As per the
Administration feasibility, expert's views and the researcher's own understanding, the Skin Fold Caliper
was used in order to know the fat proportions of the students. The data was taken from the different surfaces
of the participants, name as given below: Biceps Skin Fold, Triceps Skin Fold, Sub Scapular Skin Fold and
Supra iliac Skin Fold. The training protocol under went in side the well equiped gym of the university. The
obtained data on the Fat Burning Training Program on the Fat Proportion of University Students were
analyzed by applying Descriptive Statistics and Paired t-statistics at level of significance 0.05.Results
reveals that significant difference was found in the Pre test and Post Test of the Biceps, further in the pre
and post test of Sub Scapula and also a significant difference was found among Pre test and Post test of the
Supra-iliac whereas an insignificant difference was found among the pre and post test of Triceps at a level
of significance 0.05.
I. Introduction
Physical Activity affects a lot in preventing and treating the obesity among the students at stages of life, ((Sung,
Yu, So, Lam, & Hau, 2005). Resistance exercise programs that include effective leadership can not only educate
participants about body mechanics and physiology, but also promote greater body confidence and a chance for
obese children to experience success (Faigenbaum, 1997; Faigenbaum, 2000; Faigenbaum, 2001; Stratton et al.,
2004). The chance to experience success and an increased perception of confidence among obese youth can
also increase their intrinsic motivation to continue with an exercise program (Raustorp et al., 2005). Although
physical activity is an essential component of successful weight management programs, obese children may
have physical barriers to compliance. Excess fat weight adds to the perception of exertion and increases the
intensity of weight-bearing aerobic activity, such as brisk walking or jogging; aerobic metabolic pathways
cannot be maintained (Sothern et al., 2000; Sung et al., 2005). Resistance training has also been shown to be an
effective way to increase fat free mass (FFM) and bone mineral density while promoting fat loss in overweight
and obese children and adolescents (LeMura & Maziekas, 2002; Yu et al., 2005).
II. Methodology
Selection of Subjects
Present investigation was done in order to "Carry out a Fat Burning Training Program on the Fat Proportion of
University Students. To fulfill the purpose of the study, researcher themselves, invites the students of Sri Guru
Granth Sahib World University to attend the training program. The total of seventeen students (N-17), age
ranging from 23-27 years old from the different departments had joined the program at the first day, But due to
lack of motivational techniques used, overload of the training program or may be due to the personnel reasons
eight students (N-08) had dropped the training program.
Selection of Tools
As per the Administration feasibility, expert's views and the researcher's own understanding, the Skin Fold
Caliper was used in order to know the fat proportions of the students.
Criterion Measure
The data was taken from the different surfaces of the participants, name as given below:
Biceps skin fold
Triceps skin fold
Sub Scapular skin fold