Abstract:
The objectives of this research were to study the physical fitness of students of the College of Sport Science, Burapha University and formulate their norm. Five components of physical fitness measured were cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power and capacity, muscle strength, body composition, and flexibility. The population of the study included 151 make and 54 female students from freshmen to senior year studying for a bachelor degree in exercise and sport science students from freshmen to senior year studying for a bachelor degree in exercise and sport science. Resting heart rate, maximum oxygen consumption (Astrand and Rhyming Test), vital capacity (Takei T.K.K. model 5101), leg strength, back strength (Takei T.K.K. model 5102), body fat (Skinfold thickness), flexibility (Sit and Reach Test) were measured. Mean (U) and standard deviation (?) were use for comparison among students in different year of study and also comparing with the standard norm of Thai population as well.Result showed that physical fitness level of students in different years was significantly different both in male and female. As comparing to the norm of Thai male population, the body fat (11.60%) was at "good" level while for all others were at "moderate" level Furthermore, it was found that body fat level of female students (21.70%) was at "excellent" level. Finally, vital capacity (45.30 ml/ kg), maximum oxygen consumption (44.53 ml/ kg/ min), and leg strength (1.66 kg/ body weight) were found to be at "good" level while for all others were at "moderate" level. It may be concluded from the existing data that male students were at "moderate" level of physical fitness and senior students were found to be in better physical condition than the rest of the class levels. Female students were at "good" level of physical fitness and sophomore students had highest level of physical fitness comparing to the class levels.