Abstract

The present investigation is proposed to elucidate the changes on erythropoietin levels induced by the exposure to Ootacamund. For this purpose, fifteen male handball players in the age group of 20 to 25 years were selected as subjects from Annamalai University, during their competitive season. The erythropoietin was selected as dependent variable and it was appraised using procedures and instruments of scientific standards at Chidamabaram (sea level) and during the sixth hour of acute exposure to Ootacamund (moderate altitude). To compare the changes on erythropoietin at moderate altitude with that of the sea level, „t? test was used. The analysis of data revealed that there is a significant amplification on erythropoietin in response to moderate altitude exposure, since the obtained „t? ratio for 14 degrees of freedom is 11.233 (p < 0.05. Exposure to Ootacamund had an affirmative impact on erythropoietin. This result suggests that exposure to Ootacamund is capable of inducing significant changes on erythropoietin and thereby enhanced aerobic endurance performance of sportsperson.

Keywords

Altitude, Erythropoietin, Sea level, Aerobic performance,

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