Nnamdi Mgbemena, Obinna Ezeukwu

Influence of Anthropometry on Cardio-respiratory Fitness of Students

Influence of Anthropometry on Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Undergraduate Students in University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Cardio-respiratory fitness is the ability of the body to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate to high intensity exercises for prolonged periods. Previous studies reported that undergraduate students in Europe live sedentary lives. This spurred the researcher to investigate if Nigerian undergraduates had similar trend. Cardio-respiratory fitness levels in terms of VO2max (ml/kg/min) was determined using the Astrand-Rhyming Nomogram. Likewise, anthropometry parameters have been used as cardiovascular disease markers and indicators of obesity. Four (4) anthropometric parameters were involved in this study and these included; Body Mass Index, Waist Hip Ratio, Percentage body fat and Lean Body Mass. Hence, this book determined the cardio-respiratory and anthropometric profiles of thirty-seven (37) Nigerian undergraduate students. Furthermore, it determined the effect of these anthropomteric parameters on cardio-respiratory fitness of these students. It finally reported the most significant predictor of Cardio-respiratory fitness of these students among the (4) anthropometric parameters.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Februar 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 149g
• ISBN-13: 9786137338360
• ISBN-10: 6137338363
• Artikelnr.: 51273454

Autorenporträt

Nnamdi C. Mgbemena (M.Sc PT): Had B.Sc in Med. Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) at University of Nigeria in 2011. Had an M.Sc in Physiotherapy (Cardiopulmonary) at University of Lagos in 2017. Presented 2 papers at World Confederation for Physical Therapy in South Africa, July 2017. He will be commencing his Ph.D studies in Australia in April 2018.