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- ItemEFFECT OF HOME-BASED AEROBIC EXERCISE ON BODY COMPOSITION INDICES OF MARRIED FEMALES IN NORTH-CENTRALNIGERIA(Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, 2026-03-29) Halimat I’ya ISMAIL-ORIRE1, Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR2, Mujib ALABIDUN3, Dr Ayobami Kazeem OLAOYE4Obesity and central adiposity are major health concerns among married women in Nigeria, North-Central region is not without exceptions of sedentary lifestyles, limited fitness access, cultural expectations, and time constraints contribute to poor body composition. Home-based aerobic exercise offers a practical and affordable solution for women who cannot access structured fitness facilities, helping reduce fat mass and improve key indices such as Body Max Index, Waist Circumference, and Waist Hip Ratio. Despite its potential, evidence of the effectiveness of such programmes in this region is limited. This study examined the Effect of Home-Based Aerobic Exercise on Body Composition Indices of Married Females in the North-Central Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. The study used a true experimental pre-test/posttest design with 444 participants from North-Central Nigeria. The experimental group completed a 12-week home-based exercise programme, while the control group continued with their daily activity. BMI, waist circumference, and waist– hip ratio were measured before and after the intervention to determine its impact. Demographic data were analyzed using frequency and percentage, research questions were addressed with mean and standard deviation, and hypotheses were tested using ANOVA.The results showed notable improvements following the intervention. BMI reduced from an obese-class baseline mean of 32.21 kg/m² to 30.72 kg/m², representing a 4.63% reduction. WC improved substantially, decreasing by 18.01% from 126.89 cm to 103.94 cm. Similarly, WHR showed a 2.22% reduction, from 0.91 to 0.88. Three-way ANOVA results revealed a significant within-subject effect of the exercise on BMI, F(1) = 140.879, p < 0.001. WC showed a significant main effect of the intervention, F(1) = 5.649, p < 0.018, and significant group differences, F(1) = 6.282, p < 0.022. WHR demonstrated significant improvements, with notable main and interaction effects across groups and states, F(1) = 88.073, p < 0.001; F(4, 280) = 2.102, p < 0.049, respectively. The findings indicate that home-based exercise is effective in improving body composition indices among married women. The significant reductions in BMI, WC, and WHR highlight the potential of accessible, low-cost home-based interventions for of localised obesity, improve cardiovascular health and lipid profile of the participants. The study, therefore, recommended advocacy for married females in North-Central participation in calisthenic exercise for optimal healthy addressing obesity-related health risks in Nigerian women. This implies that Calisthenic exercise improves the reduction
- ItemEFFECT OF RELAXATION TECHNIQUESON INJURY REHABILITATION OUTCOMES OF ATHLETES IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA(2026-03-26) Semiu ALASINRIN1 , Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR2, Mujib ALABIDUN3 , Ayobami Kazeem OLAOYE4This study examined the effect of relaxation techniques on injury rehabilitation outcomes among injured athletes in North-Central Nigeria, while also assessing the moderating influence of gender and sports type. A quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group design was adopted, involving two groups: an experimental group (Niger State) exposed to relaxation techniques and a control group (Kwara State) that received a placebo intervention in the form of a personal hygiene guide. The population consisted of 39 injured athletes undergoing rehabilitation (Niger: 18; Kwara: 21).. A total enumeration sampling technique was used to include all athletes undergoing rehabilitation who met the inclusion criteria. The experimental group participated in an eight-week structured relaxation program incorporating progressive muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing, guided imagery, and mindfulness meditation, while the control group attended parallel sessions on hygiene education. Data were collected using the Adapted Injury– Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Scale (I-PRRS) and the Athlete Injury Rehabilitation Screening Checklist (AIR_SC), both with high reliability coefficients of 0.92 and 0.81, respectively. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at a 0.05 significance level. The results revealed a significant effect of relaxation techniques on injury rehabilitation outcomes (F = 91.86, p < 0.05, partial η² = 0.72), indicating strong intervention effectiveness. However, gender and sports type showed no significant interaction effects, suggesting the intervention’s universal applicability. It was concluded that relaxation techniques enhance psychological readiness and recovery across all athlete groups. The study recommends that coaches and sports psychologists integrate relaxation techniques into rehabilitation programs to promote holistic, efficient, and humane recovery among injured athletes.
- ItemEFFECTS OF SCHOOL TYPE AND LOCATION ON STRESS COPING STRATEGIES USED BY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN RIVERS STATE(Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, 2025-11-14) ENOCH, EBIKETONE DIEMAThis study explored the effects of school type, and location on stress coping strategies used by school principals in Rivers State. The research designed used for the study is an ex-post facto research design, the population of the study comprised all 258 principals of public secondary schools in Rivers State, a total of 155 school heads were selected through a stratified random sampling method. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the investigation. Data collection was facilitated via an online survey instrument developed specifically for this study, title: Effects of School Type and Location on Stress Coping Strategies of Principals Scale (ESTLSCSPS). Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while independent z-test was used to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that there was no significant difference in the effects of the school type and location on stress coping strategies employed by school principals in Rivers State based on gender. Common strategies identified among participants across different groups included delegating tasks, engaging in physical activities, social interaction with peers, relaxation techniques, and fostering positive interpersonal relationships. Based on the findings, it was concluded that there was no significant difference between the stress coping strategies of male and female school principals based on their school type and there was no significant difference between the stress coping strategies of male and female school principals based on their location. It was recommended that Education authorities should institutionalize continuous professional development programs that strengthen principals’ stress-management and leadership resilience. Also, Stress-reduction interventions should be context-sensitive, addressing the distinct environmental and operational challenges faced by urban and rural schools.
- ItemENHANCING THE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY OF LEARNERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, KWARA STATE(Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, 2025) Solihu, Nma Mohammed
- ItemEMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT AS DETERMINANTS OF DELINQUENT BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KATSINA METROPOLIS, KATSINA STATE(Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, 2025) Stephen Ilesanmi Ajiboye, Dr. Steve Olusegun Bada & Dr. Binta Ado AliThe study investigated emotional intelligence and academic self-concept as determinants of delinquent behaviour among secondary school students in Katsina state. The study adopted a correlational research design. The data collected were used to establish the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic self-concept on delinquent behaviour among secondary school students in Katsina metropolis. six (six) public schools were selected out of twelve (12) schools in Katsina metropolis using simple random sampling technique. The population for this study comprised of two thousand, five hundred (2500) senior secondary school 2 (SSII) students with a sample of three hundred and thirty three (333) students using Research Advisor (2006) to determine the sample size. The test-retest method of reliability was used in pilot testing the instruments to determine the reliability index of Students’ Emotional Intelligence Questionnaires (SEIQ), Students’ Academic Self-concept Questionnaires(SASEQ) and Students’ Delinquent Behaviour Questionnaires (SDBQ) at 0.755, 0.853 and 0.702 respectively. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The findings shows that there was a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and delinquent behaviour (r = .126, p-value = 0.022); that there is a significant relationship between academic self-concept and delinquent behaviours among senior secondary school students in Katsina metropolis, Katsina state (r = .123, p-value = 0.025). It was concluded that the emotional intelligence, academic self-concept and delinquent behaviours are elusive but valuable concepts in the life of students in secondary schools. It was recommended among others that parents, guardians, caregivers and teachers should try to ensure that students are guided on their emotions in other to measures and minimize the level of delinquency.