EFFECT OF AEROBIC TRAINING ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS OF ASTHMATIC ADULTS IN KADUNA STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GIDAN WAYA, NIGERIA
EFFECT OF AEROBIC TRAINING ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS OF ASTHMATIC ADULTS IN KADUNA STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GIDAN WAYA, NIGERIA
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2015-08
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MAMMAN, Ayuba
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This study assessed the effects of aerobic training on pulmonary functions of asthmatic
adults in Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan waya, Nigeria. For the purpose of this
study, one group repeated trials research design, in which the subjects were given different
treatments at different times were used, In this design, subjects underwent aerobic training of
40 – 50 % maximal heart rate(RPE ) for a 20 to 25 minutes in the training session conducted
in three (3) alternate days per week for twelve (12) weeks. A total of 30 asthmatic adults
attending the college clinic at the Respiratory Unit volunteered to participate in this study.
Out of the 30, 26 met the inclusion criteria and were assigned to the aerobic training; since
there was no control group and the baseline values served as the control. The aerobic group
engaged in treadmill walk at intensities ranging between 40% - 50% of estimated HR max.
The training given was at a moderate intensity of 40 -50 % maximal heart rate (MHR) ( 1- 4
weeks ) which was increased progressively from 51 – 60 % HRMax(5 – 8 weeks ) and 61 –
70 % HRMax ( 9 – 12 weeks ). The data collected were statistically analyzed using repeated
measures analysis of variance using a level of significance of 0.05. The result of the study
revealed that aerobic training programs caused an increase P < 0.05 in FEVI, FIVI, VC, VO2
max, FEV/ FVC ratio and RR. It was concluded that asthmatic adults should participate in
aerobic exercise regularly in order to control their asthma attacks( episodes ). Health
professionals and fitness centers should use this method of training for asthmatic patients and
should be encouraged to exercise themselves at least 20 – 40 minutes in a week to improve
their pulmonary functions.
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DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE POST GRADUATE STUDIES
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA,NIGERIA
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR
OF PHILOSOPHY IN EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION, FACULTY OF
EDUCATION,AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA.
Keywords
EFFECT,, AEROBIC TRAINING,, PULMONARY FUNCTIONS,, ASTHMATIC ADULTS,, KADUNA STATE COLLEGE,, EDUCATION,, GIDAN WAYA,, NIGERIA