A Comparison Study between the Heart Rate of High and Low Level Male Hockey Players of Delhi

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to compare the heart rate between high-level and low-level male hockey
players of Delhi. A total of 100 male hockey players (N = 100) aged between 15 to 23 years were selected as
subjects. The sample comprised 50 high-level and 50 low-level hockey players representing different hockey
academies and competitive levels in Delhi. Descriptive statistics and an independent samples t-test were used
to analyze the data. The mean heart rate of high-level players was found to be 129.12 (SD = 12.69), whereas
the mean heart rate of low- level players was 144.66 (SD = 14.10). The computed mean difference was -15.54.
The independent t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between the two groups (t = - 5.79, df =
98, p < .001). The findings indicate that high-level hockey players demonstrate significantly lower heart rates
compared to low-level players, suggesting better cardiovascular efficiency and physiological adaptation among
higher-performing athletes.