Comparison of anaerobic power between black and white sixth grade students

This research attempted to determine if a difference in anaerobic power exists between black and white males and females between the ages of eleven and thirteen. To make this determination, fifty-seven black males and fifty-six white males were randomly chosen from one predominantly black school and one predominantly white school. The black males tested significantly better in the fifty yard dash (P=.032) and the standing long jump (P=.012). However, when cross-referenced for body fat percentage, no significant difference was found. In the female portion of the study, fifty-three black students and fifty-three white students were randomly chosen from the same schools. The black females fared significantly better in the fifty yard dash (P=.000) and the standing long jump (P=.000) despite having significantly more body fat.