ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS OF FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2011, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The primary focus of this paper is to present participation in sports and exercise as a prerequisitefor enhancing the physiological and socio-psychological fitness of female students. In other toachieve this aim, this study examined and analyzed the physical fitness of two hundred and twentythree (223) female undergraduate students in the department of education management, Universityof Port Harcourt. Fait (1978) physical fitness testing battery was used to text the subjects physicalfitness level. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics. The results showed a significantdifference between older female students of 20-21 years old to that of younger female students of 18-19 years old. Conclusion was drawn that people can become involved in purposeful physical activityevery early in life and can continue to pursue these interests throughout their lives. Based on this, itwas recommended that participation in all forms of sports and exercise should be regular. Studentsshould be exposed to the benefits of physical fitness exercises.
Authors and Affiliations
T. Orunaboka, C. Ogulu
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