THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF THAILAND NATIONAL SPORTS UNIVERSITY, CHAIYAPHUM CAMPUS UNIVERSITY ATHLETES

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the physical fitness of student athletes at Thailand National Sports University Chaiyaphum Campus of the academic year 2023 and compare it to the physical fitness standards for Thai university athletes. A sample group of 138 people was selected using a purposive sampling method. Data was collected through physical fitness testing and analyzed to calculate the mean and standard deviation, which were then compared to the physical fitness standards for Thai university athletes. The research results found that in the sit-and-reach test, males have a moderate physical fitness level; most are at a good level. Females have a low level of physical fitness; most are at a low level. In the grip strength test, males have a medium physical fitness level; most are at a moderate level. Females have a moderate physical fitness level; most are at very low level. Leg strength test: males have a medium physical fitness level; most are at a low level. While the female level is average; most are at a very low level. In the overhead throw test, males’ physical fitness level is moderate; most are at a moderate level. Females have a good physical fitness level; most are at a good level. In the vertical jump test, males, physical fitness level is moderate; most are at a low level. Females' physical fitness level is low; most of them are at a very low level. In the three-shuttle run test, males have a moderate physical fitness level; most are at a very good level. Females have low levels; most are at very low levels. In the 40-meter sprint test, males have a very low physical fitness level; most are at a moderate level. Females have a low level of physical fitness; most of them were at a very low level. Multistage fitness test: males with low levels of physical fitness; most are at a low level. Females’ physical fitness level is very low; most are at very low levels. The results of this research indicate that Chaiyaphum province university athletes had moderate, low, and very low physical fitness when compared to the Thai university athlete standard. The knowledge of sports science should be accelerated in collaboration with coaches and athletes to apply to the analysis of primary physical fitness as a guideline for setting training plans, tracking and evaluating athlete progress, as well as athlete selection for coaches.