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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 481 - 483 | India
Prevalence of Agility, Speed, and Flexibility in National Cadet Corps Cadets After 12 Weeks of Drill Training: An Observational Study
Abstract: This study evaluated agility, speed, and flexibility among National Cadet Corps cadets following 12 weeks of drill training. A cross-sectional observational design was used with 251 cadets assessed using the Illinois Agility Test and Sit-and-Reach Test. Mean agility score was 17.47 ± 2.04 seconds, indicating good performance, while mean flexibility was 28.21 ± 7.21 cm, with 56.97 percent of participants classified as having poor flexibility. A significant gender difference was observed (p < 0.05), with males demonstrating better agility and females higher flexibility. These findings suggest that although agility is satisfactory after training, flexibility remains suboptimal. Targeted flexibility interventions are recommended to improve overall fitness and reduce injury risk.
Keywords: NCC cadets, physical fitness, agility, change-of-direction speed, flexibility, cross-sectional study, youth training, musculoskeletal performance, injury prevention, Illinois Agility Test, Sit-and-Reach Test
How to Cite?: Barira Jalis Abdul Salam Shaikh, Dr. Zaffar Ahmed Khan, "Prevalence of Agility, Speed, and Flexibility in National Cadet Corps Cadets After 12 Weeks of Drill Training: An Observational Study", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 481-483, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26405182824, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26405182824