DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED STRENGTH VARIABLES THROUGH INDIAN CLUB AND KARLAKATTAI EXERCISES AMONG STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT

📄 Abstract

The study aimed to examine the impact of Indian Club and Karlakattai exercises on selected strength variables among students with hearing impairment. A total of 20 participants from Sankara College, Coimbatore, aged 17–21 years, were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=10) and a control group (n=10). The experimental group underwent an eight-week training program comprising Indian Club and Karlakattai exercises performed twice a week for 60 minutes per session, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to measure upper body strength (maximum push-ups), core strength (plank test), and lower body strength (wall squat test). The data were analyzed using dependent ‘t’ tests. Results indicated significant improvements in the experimental group for upper body strength (t=12.65), core strength (t=6.84), and lower body strength (t=5.70), whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. The findings suggest that Indian Club and Karlakattai exercises are effective, culturally relevant, and inclusive methods for enhancing strength and overall physical fitness among students with hearing impairment.

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Mr. M. Ramesh, Dr. S. Senthil Kumaran, Dr S Sakthivel , DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED STRENGTH VARIABLES THROUGH INDIAN CLUB AND KARLAKATTAI EXERCISES AMONG STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT , Volume 10 , Issue 11, November 2025, EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) ,