ABSTRACT
This study investigated the University of Ilorin students knowledge and participation in aerobic fitness programmes which was carried out in the University of Ilorin. Survey research design was used while eight (8) faculties were purposely sampled. One hundred and fifty (150) respondents were randomly selected from the student of University of Ilorin in each faculty. The instrument used was questionnaire for data collection. The frequency count sample percentage and chi-square (x2) at 0.05 level of significance were used for data analysis. It was found that University of Ilorin students have adequate knowledge of aerobic fitness and significantly participate in aerobic exercise. Furthermore, significant difference was found among faculties in the level of knowledge and participation in the aerobic fitness programme. Therefore, this study recommend, that the school authority should encourage students to participate more in aerobic exercise and also provide adequate sport equipments and facilities which will increase the interest of student to participate more in aerobic exercise and which will in turn enhance the fitness and health of the students to withstand academic stress and sedentary life diseases.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Pagei
Certification ii
Dedicationiii
Acknowledgementiv
Table of Contentsvi
Abstractviii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study1
Statement of the Problem4
Purpose of the Study4
Research Questions5
Research Hypotheses5
Significance of the Study5
Scope and Delimitation of the Study6
Operational Definition of Terms7
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Meaning and Significance of Aerobic Fitness8
Meaning of Aerobic Exercise12
Types of Aerobic Exercise13
Component of Aerobic Fitness and Impact of Aerobic Exercise 15
Variation of Exercise with Difference Intensity of Component
of Aerobic Fitness20
General Benefits of Aerobic Fitness23
Why we need to know more about aerobic fitness 24
Tips for bringing aerobics safely into your daily life25
Aerobic fitness testing27
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design29
Population Sample30
Sample and Sampling Technique30
Research Instrument31
Procedure for Data Collection32
Validity of the Instrument 32
Data Analysis Techniques 33
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS 34
Summary of Findings42
Discussion of Results42
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary47
Conclusion47
Recommendation48
Suggestions for Further Studies49
References50
Appendix 53
