Interrelationship among explosive power, sprint speed, and endurance in B.P.Ed. entrance test performance

Background: Physical fitness is a vital component for candidates aspiring to pursue a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) program. Entrance tests typically assess multiple dimensions of physical fitness, including explosive strength, speed, and endurance. Understanding the relationships among these fitness components can help streamline testing procedures and inform targeted training interventions. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the physical fitness characteristics of male B.P.Ed. entrance test participants and to examine the interrelationships among key performance variables: lower-body explosive strength, upper-body explosive strength, sprint speed, and aerobic endurance. Methods: A total of 128 male aspirants (aged 18-25 years) who appeared for the B.P.Ed. entrance test were selected through purposive sampling. Physical fitness was evaluated using four standard tests: Standing Broad Jump (SBJ) for lower-body explosive power, Overhead Medicine Ball Throw (OHT) for upper-body power, 50m Sprint for speed, and 1000m Run for aerobic endurance. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient were applied to analyze the data using SPSS Version 25.0. Results: The analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between SBJ and OHT (r =.334, p