INFLUENCE OF EXERCISE AND MUSIC ON SELECTED PERSONALITY DIMENSIONS OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS
- 1. Physical Education Teacher, Bentinck Higher Secondary School for Girls, Chennai, Tamilnadu
- 2. Assistant Professor, YMCA College of Physical Education, Nandanam, Chennai, Tamilnadu
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The purpose of the study was to find out the influence of exercise and music on selected personality dimensions of adolescent girls. Forty fiveadolescent girls aged between 14 and 16 years were selected randomly. They were divided into three groups namely experimental group I (Exercise ) experimental group II (Music ) and control group – III ( No training ). The two experimental groups were given training for twelve weeks and control group were not allowed to participate in any training programme. The subjects were tested on personality dimensions such as Emotional adjustment, Self- confidence and Inter personal relationship. Post test was conducted after twelve weeks of training .Pre and Post test data were analyzed by applying dependent ‘t’ test and ANCOVA. The results revealed that the exercise and musichad significantly improved the Emotional adjustment, Self- confidence and Inter personal relationship.
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