Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): MAAUN International Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Innovations (MIMJRI)
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Effectiveness of Jogging Programme on Cardio Respiratory Fitness of Almajirai in Gusau Metropolis, Nigeria: Health Implications

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  • Abdulsalam A,
  • Lateefat N.G. Imam,
  • Mustapha Umar,
  • Sophia N. Owoicho,
  • Yunusa Mako Mohammed
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.39
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Published 10/14/2024

Keywords

  • Jogging programme,
  • cardio respiratory fitness,
  • and almajirai

How to Cite

A, A., N.G. Imam, L., Umar, M., N. Owoicho, S., & Mako Mohammed, Y. (2024). Effectiveness of Jogging Programme on Cardio Respiratory Fitness of Almajirai in Gusau Metropolis, Nigeria: Health Implications . Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.39

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of a jogging program on the cardiorespiratory fitness of almajirai (Islamic students) in Gusau Metropolis, Nigeria. Cardiorespiratory fitness is an important indicator of physical and overall health, as it reflects the body's ability to transport and utilize oxygen during sustained physical activity. A repeated measures research design was used, with 48 male almajirai randomly assigned to either an experimental group that participated in the jogging program or a control group that did not. The experimental group engaged in a structured jogging program 3 times per week for 8 weeks, with the intensity and duration gradually increasing over the course of the program. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed at baseline, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks using a 9-minute walk/run test, from which VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake) was estimated. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant effect of the jogging program on cardiorespiratory fitness (F = 23.655, p < 0.05). Post-hoc analyses showed no significant difference in cardiorespiratory fitness between baseline and week 4, but significant improvements were observed between baseline and week 8, as well as between week 4 and week 8. This indicates that the jogging program had a positive and cumulative effect on the almajirai's cardiorespiratory fitness over the 8-week period. These findings recommended that structured aerobic exercise, such as a jogging program, can effectively improve the cardiorespiratory fitness of almajirai in Gusau Metropolis. Incorporating regular physical activity into the almajirai's routine may have important health benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, improved lung and heart function, and enhanced overall physical fitness and well-being.

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