Volume 8, Issue 1 (September)

Articles in this Issue

9 articles
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Research Article

Effect of Core-stability Training on Physical Work Capacity of Pupils With Intellectual Disability in the School For the Handicapped Oyo, Oyo State

Haruna Pishikani SULE*, Isiaka.O. OLADIPO, Suleiman Muhammed HARANDE

This study investigated the effect of core stability training on physical work capacity of pupils with special needs in the school for the handicapped Oyo, Oyo State with seven hypotheses. Simple randomised pre-test post-test control experimental research design of 2×2×2 factorial matrix was adopted. Purposive sampling technique was used to get the 52 participants of which (n=32) pupils with speci...

Sep, 2023 pp. 1-12
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Research Article

Assessment of Knowledge of School Based Drug Abuse Preventive Measures Among Senior Secondary Schools Students of Jigawa State, Nigeria

Tasiu Usman*, Adamu Abubakar Getso

This study assessed student's knowledge on school based drug abuse preventive measures in senior secondary schools in Jigawa State. To achieve the purpose of this study, one (1) research questions was raised and answered. One hypothesis were formulated and tested. Descriptive design of survey type was adapted for the study. The population of this study comprised all senior secondary schools studen...

Sep, 2023 pp. 13-21
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Research Article

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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Research Article

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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Research Article

Effect of Polya` Problem-Solving Model On Performance In Algebra Among Senior Secondary School Students In Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Ginga U A*, OBI, Patience Amara Ndidi

This study investigated the effect of Polya's problem solving model on performance in algebraic word problem among secondary school students in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria. The study adopted Quasi experimental control group design involving pre-test and posttest. The population comprised of SS11 mathematics students of public secondary schools from two local government areas in Minna metropolis. T...

Sep, 2023 pp. 39-50
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Research Article

Safety and First Aid In Basic Schools: The Role of Teacher As First Aider

Adamu Abubakar Getso*

Safety is the act of being free from danger and prevention of accident and property damage which may result from any unforeseen circumstances. On the other hand first aid is the immediate care given to any person who sustained either a minor or serious illness or injury in order to save life, prevent permanent impairment and to promote recovery. In this study, introduction; objectives of safety an...

Sep, 2023 pp. 51-59
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Research Article

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Cholera Prevention Among Male and Female Adults In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Sunusi Aliyu*, Ahmad Sani Getso, Umaru Musa

The study assessed the knowledge and attitude towards cholera prevention among male and female adults of Zamfara State, Nigeria. One research question and one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The population of this study comprised of adults male and female in Zamfara State whose population by gender is 1,069,751 adult male and...

Sep, 2023 pp. 60-67
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Research Article

Effect of Step Aerobics On Resting Metabolic Rate of Obase Female Nurses In Bauchi Specialist Hospital Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria

Bulus Yuyu Maiyanga*, Suleiman, U. O, Aminu Saleh

The study was conducted to assess the effect of step aerobics on skeletal muscle mass of obese female nurses in Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, Bauchi State. To achieve this purpose, hypothesis was postulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A pretest and posttest experimental design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised of sixty-two (62) female nurses in Specialist H...

Sep, 2023 pp. 68-74
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Research Article

Assessment of Nigeria Professional Athletes Plans For Sustainability of Life After Retirement

Obiagba E*, Bichi S. M, Sani M U, Yusuf A, Ladan M. S, Kingsley J I, Ubaidu A, Muktar S

The purpose of this study was to assess Nigeria`s Professional athletes plans for sustainability of life after retirement. To achieve this purpose, two (2) purpose of the study, research questions and research hypotheses were stated for this study.Survey research design was used for this study. The population of this study consists of 644 professional athletes of Handball, Basketball and volleybal...

Sep, 2023 pp. 75-86
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