Health & Physical Benefits

 

Health & Physical Benefits


Evaluation of Silambam

The teaching of Silambam has the potentiality to contribute to the following objectives of Physical Education.

Elements Average rating (max 100 %)
Physical 84 %
Safety 58 %
Recreational 58 %
Psychological 48 %
Social 36 %

Silambam contribution to the motor ability

The practice of Silambam will contribute to the following elements of general motor ability.

Elements Average rating (max 100 %)
Arm Eye co-ordination 90 %
Agility 82 %
Foot Eye co-ordination 74 %
Body Balance 66 %
Muscular Power 64 %
Speed 64 %
Muscular Endurance 58 %
Circulo Endurance 58 %
Muscular Strength 52 %

References

References :

  • Thomas, J.P. Organisation of Physical Education. Author, 43, C.I.T. Nagar, Madras-16, 1964.
  • Government of India, Ministry of Education, The Central Advisory Board of Physical Education and Recreation, A National Plan of Physical Education and Recreation., Publication No.237, 1956.