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Research Article

EFFECTS OF 12-WEEK JOGGING PROGRAMME ON SKILLRELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENTS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SAFANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Na Allah A. S.*, Khalid Y. S

This study investigated the effects of a structured 12-week jogging programme on skillrelated physical fitness components (power, agility, and speed) among senior secondary school students in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria. Using a randomised controlled trial design, 50 participants aged 15-21 years were purposively selected from 569 students across two schools: Community Day...

Jul, 2025 pp. 16-26
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Satisfaction With National Health Insurance Scheme Services Among Civil Servants In North Central Zone Of Nigeria.

Mohammed O. B.*, Adakano U.B, Umaru Musa, Akosu P. T, Suleiman M.A, Malu I. A.

The purpose of the study was to assess satisfaction with National Health Insurance Scheme Services among Civil Servants in North Central Zone of Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the ex-post facto research design was employed, the population for the study consisted of 966,852 Civil Servants who were registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme. A sample size of 398 was drawn from the popul...

Jan, 2024 pp. 18-27
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Practice of Malaria Prevention Among Junior Secondary School Students in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Bilkisu Usman Kila*, Junaidu Maigandi, Ahmad Sani Getso

The study was conducted to assessed the practice of malaria prevention among Junior Secondary School Students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, ex-post facto research design was used. A total sample of 450 of junior secondary school students in Kaduna State from the population of 158,274 was selected through multi-stage sampling procedures of simple random sampling, proportionate ...

Jan, 2024 pp. 19-26
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CLIMATE CHANGE, POVERTY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Arrigasiyyu Y. Y*, Saifullah, M. A

Climate change poses significant threats to vulnerable communities, worsening poverty and negatively impacting health outcomes.This narrative review examines the intersection of climate change, poverty, and health outcomes in these communities. By synthesizing peer-reviewed literature and other reputable sources, this paper highlights the complex relationships and feedback loops between these fact...

Jan, 2025 pp. 21-29
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Assessment of Fans` Satisfaction from Facilities Provided in the Nigeria Professional Football League

A.B. Maizare*, E.J. Chom, A.I. Kabido, B. W. Zamani, A.I. Danlami

In an effort to spur patronage by fans, there are proliferation of new stadia built and renovated in and round the country as venues for the Nigeria Professional Football league, yet the league is suffering from poor turnout at the stadia in some places. Some match venues/stadia and clubs play with open gates or free tickets to attract fans to their home matches and yet, there is poor turnout of f...

Sep, 2023 pp. 22=26
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IMPACT OF SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION AND RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVOUR TECHNIQUES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ANXIETY AMONG FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

Gurama B. N*, Noku T., Beki H., Tikon B.

This study investigated the impact of systematic desensitization and rational emotive behavour Techniques in the management of competitive anxiety among football players in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. Three groups of players consisting of Control, Experimental I (Rational emotive technique) and Experimental II (Systematic Desensitization) were selected. The average age of players involved in t...

Jul, 2025 pp. 27-49
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Challenges of Secondary School Physical Education and Sports in Nigeria: Implications for Government Obligations

Ibrahim Isah Budah*, Maniru Muhammad Tukur, Akawu Bitrus Kirim

Sports are very popular all over the world because of the diverse purposes they serve. Sports serve as a social institution teaches and reinforces societal beliefs, norms and values, thereby assisting in socializing athletes into major cultural and social behavior patterns in various societies. This paper focused on challenges of secondary school physical education and sports in Nigeria: implicati...

Jan, 2024 pp. 27-34
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Effect of Aerobic Dance on Blood Pressures Among Obese Female Students in the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

OGAR, EMMANUEL EKAWU*, J.A GWANI, E.A GUNEN, C.E DIKKI

The research investigated the impact of aerobic dance on systolic and diastolic blood pressure among obese female students at the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. A one-group pre-test/post-test design was employed, and participants aged 19–25 were purposively selected based on their BMI. Specifically, female students with a BMI ranging from 30.0 to 34.9kg/m2, aged 19 to 25, and h...

Sep, 2023 pp. 27-38
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Assessment Of Awareness And Availability Of UNICEF Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (Wash) Towards Eradication Of Open Defaecation Among Communities In Gombe State, Nigeria

Maina G*, Umaru Musa, Akorede S. N.

This study assessed the awareness and availability of UNICEF Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) towards eradicating open defecation among communities in Gombe State, Nigeria.. Specifically, the study assessed the level of awareness of communities about UNICEF WASH activities towards eradication of open defaecation as well as the availability of UNICEF WASH facilities in communities towards eradic...

Jan, 2024 pp. 28-40
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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE OF ORAL HYGIENE: A NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BICHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE, NIGERIA.

Ubale I.*, Abdu, M., Jamilu, L. A.

Oral health education plays a critical role in preventive dentistry, equipping students with essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for maintaining optimal oral hygiene. Secondary school students are particularly susceptible to oral health risks due to lifestyle habits, limited access to dental care, and inadequate health literacy. Early interventions can instill positive lifelong oral health ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 30-37