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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 special needs (ID) (n=17) were males and (n=15) females were assigned into experimental and (=20) normal pupils of which (=11) males and (n=9) females were assigned into control groups, while intervention lasted for 8 weeks. Age and gender were examined as the moderating effects, while control group received nutrition as placebo. Fore-arm prone plank, bird-dog, side plank, bicycle crunches and leg raises were used as core stability training. Instruments used were Hand Dynamometer, stop-watch, mats, stadiometer, and portable bathroom weighing scale and floor. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. Treatment group had the highest mean score (mean=18.340) followed by control group with (mean=15.055) on muscular strength, while controlled group had the highest mean score (mean=6.598) followed by treatment group with (mean=5.45) on balance. There were very large significant main effects on muscular strength ms (F = 39.129, p<.05, ç2=44.4%); balance (F = 6.811, p<.05, ç2=12.2%); interaction effect of treatment and age on balance (F = 5.812, p<.05, ç2=11.0%) and interaction effect between treatment, age and gender on balance (F= 4.073, p<.05, ç2=8.7%). There were no significant main effects of gender on muscular strength; age on balance and gender on balance; interaction effect of treatment and age on muscular strength (F = 0.287, p>.05, ç2=0.6%); interaction effect between treatment, age and gender on muscular strength (F= 0.137, p>.05, ç2=0.3%); interaction effect of age and gender on balance (F= 0.501, p>.05, ç2=1.1%); interaction effect of treatment and gender on balance (F = .250, p>.05, ç2=0.5%). It was recommended that Core stability training should as well be prescribed to people with special needs (intellectual disability) as home activity to increase level of participation in societies based children or people with cerebral palsy or contractures.

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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 students in Jigawa Central Senatorial Zone with a population of 98095 students. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 400 senior secondary school students as the sample for the study. The instrument used to collect data was a researcher developed questionnaire of four point of likert formal rating scale. Four hundred (400) copies of questionnaires were distributed by the researcher and research assistants and were duly completed, returned and used for analysis of data. Frequency count and percentage were used to organized and described demographic information of the respondents; t-test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.005 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that Senior Secondary Schools students have knowledge school based drug preventive measures (225.617 at df=329,p<0.05). It was concluded based on items by items analysis that Jigawa State Senior Secondary School Students have school based drug abuse preventive measures. It was therefore recommended that school management should maintain programmes such as debate, drama, quize on educating the students on drug abuse preventive measures.

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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 fans to watch the league in the stadia. The poor stadia turnout by fans is not because of the Government's and sports bodies' directives for clubs to play behind closed doors as the result of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. This study was designed to assess the fans' satisfaction with the Nigeria Professional Football League whether facilities provided in the Nigeria Professional Football League is satisfactory to the fans. The population of Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight (9,998) fans of the twenty (20) Nigeria Professional Football Clubs under the umbrella of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in Nigeria was used for this study. It was therefore hypothesized that there would be no significant satisfaction derived by fans from the facilities provided in the Nigeria Professional Football League. The results of the findings revealed that there was significant satisfaction derived by fans from the facilities provided in the Nigeria Professional Football League, In conclusion, fans derived significant satisfaction from the facilities provided in the Nigeria Professional Football League. It was recommended that there is need to consider satisfaction derived by fans from the facilities provided in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

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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 having blood pressure between 130-139mmHg/80-89mmHg were included. Data collection utilized an automatic digital blood pressure monitor, ensuring all selected participants met the inclusion criteria. These students were assigned to a group-based aerobic dance programme with pre-test values as the baseline. The aerobic dance sessions, lasting 30 to 45 minutes with a cool-down, occurred on alternate days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for twelve consecutive weeks. The training intensity ranged from 45-50% of the estimated maximum Heart Rate for the first 4 weeks, increased to 50–55% for weeks 5–8, and further increased to 55–60% from weeks 9-12 of the aerobic dance protocol. Statistical analysis of the collected data, using SPSS version 20 and the independent t-test at a 0.05 alpha level, indicated significant effects of aerobic dance on both systolic (P = 0.000) and diastolic (P = 0.000) blood pressure. The study concluded that a 12-week aerobic dance programme had a noteworthy impact on the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of obese female students at the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Recommendations included encouraging obese female students to engage in regular physical activities, particularly aerobic dance, to mitigate cardiovascular disease risks associated with obesity. Additionally, there was a suggestion for increased awareness and a shift from sedentary lifestyles to an exercise-oriented attitude among obese female students at the University of Calabar.

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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. The sample of the study comprised of two hundred and forty (240) SS11 students from four schools randomly selected from Bosso and Chanchaga local government areas, Minna. Algebraic word performance test (AWPT) was the instrument used to measure the learners' performance. The instrument was validated by experts from Departments of Science Education, Guidance and Psychology and experienced secondary school mathematics teachers. After pilot testing, the reliability coefficient was 0.69. It was determined using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) after test-retest was applied. Two schools were used for experimental group while the other two schools were used as control. The experimental group was taught using Polya's problem-solving model (PPSM) while the control group was taught using the conventional method. Two research questions were raised and answered, and two null hypotheses were tested. Descriptive statistics of mean, and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while independent ttest was the statistical tool used for testing the hypotheses at 0.05 confidence level. The result revealed that: significant difference exists between the mean performance scores of the students in the experimental group and those in the control group. Significant difference does not exist between the mean performance of male and female students. Male students performed better than female students in the experimental and control group. Based on these findings, it was concluded that Polya problem solving model enhanced the performance of the students in secondary school. The researcher recommends that Polya's problem- solving model should be used to help secondary school learners learn algebra effectively. Secondly, workshops and seminars should be organized to train teachers on how to teach algebraic word problem using Polya's problem-solving model.

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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 and first aid in basic schools; basics for safety and first aid; safety measures in basic schools; first aid in basic schools; importance of safety and first aid in basic schools; common emergency conditions in basic schools; requirements of first aid kit; the role of teacher in safety and first aid were discussed. It was concluded that all safety measures should be observed and all first aid requirements are provided in basic schools in order to maintain conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning processes. Provision of safety and first aid care by teachers also reduces unnecessary expenditure and cost healthcare services in basic schools. and recommended among others that school health services need to be fully equipped by providing first aid kits in schools along with separate sick bays to handle medical emergencies.

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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 2,139,503 adult female, hence, a total population of 3,209,254. Three hundred and ninety nine (399) respondents were selected using proportionate sampling technique. A researcher-developed questionnaire was used to collect data for the research. The data collected were analyzed using independent sample t-test. The findings of the study revealed that there is significant difference in the male and female adults, knowledge of cholera prevention in Zamfara State; There is significant difference in the male and female adults attitude towards cholera prevention in Zamfara State, The study concludes that adult Males have adequate knowledge on cholera prevention than adult Female in Zamfara State, adult Females have a positive attitude towards cholera prevention than adult male in Zamfara State. The study recommended among others that Seminars and workshop should be organized for adult male and female to create more awareness of cholera prevention to improve their knowledge with emphasis placed on female adult. Adult male and female should be encouraged by government and Health personnel to improve in their attitude towards cholera prevention with emphasis placed on male adult and female should improve in participation in sanitation to prevent a cholera outbreak.

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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 Hospital Bauchi. A sample size of 20 obese female nurses were drawn from the population using purposive sampling technique. The participants were exposed to 12 weeks' step aerobics, on 3 alternate days per week, the training programme lasted 30minutes for the 1th - 4 thweek, increased to 35 minutes 5 th - 8th and 40 minutes in last four weeks at 45% - 60% of HRmax. Omron (BF511) body composition monitor was used to assess the participants. The collected data was analyzed using student t-test. The result of this study revealed that step aerobics step aerobics had significant effect on resting metabolic rate (p = 0.000) of female nurses in Specialist Hospital Bauchi. On the basis of the result of this study, it was concluded that Step aerobics had positive impact on resting metabolic rate of obese female nurses in Specialist Hospital Bauchi, Bauchi State. Obese female nurses should be enlightened through public lectures by exercise and sport science specialist on the need to perform regular step aerobics to burn down excess body fat. Based on the finding of the study the researchers recommended that obase female nurse should be enlightened through public lecture by exercise and sport science specialist on the need to perform regular step aerobics to improve their resting metabolic rate.

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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 volleyball in Nigeria in the purposively selected states. Purposive sampling technique was used to select one (1) state each from the Six (6) Geo-political Zones in Nigeria consisting of Edo State (South South), Imo State (South East), Lagos State (South West), Yobe State (North East), Kaduna State (North West) and FCT Abuja (North Central). These states were selected because they had professional athletes who had retired over the years and are likely to face the challenges of life after retirement. Due to the smaller number of the population of six hundred and forty-four (644) professional athletes, which consists of Handball, Basketball and Volleyball athletes, the researcher used all the population as sample for this study. The instrument for data collection in this study is a researcher`s self developed questionnaire. The self developed questionnaire consists of seven (7) sections A, B, C, D, E, F and G. For the purpose of establishing content and face validity of the instrument, the instrument developed was given to jurors in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria for vetting. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentage to analyze the demographic characteristics of the respondents, mean and Standard deviation was used to answer the research questions while Chi-Square statistics was used to test the research hypotheses due to the ordinal nature of the data at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the study revealed that savings is not a significant determinant of sustainability of life after retirement, among Nigeria professional athletes. Reasons being that the chi square calculated, P-value of 0.440 is greater than the 0.05 alpha level of significance and the chi square (2) Cal. value of 30.502 is lower than the chi square critical value of 31.41 at df 20. Therefore it was hereby retained. Results for investment showed that investments is a significant determinant of the sustainability of life after retirement, among Nigeria professional athletes. Reasons being that the chi-square calculated with P-value of 0.662 is higher than the 0.05 alpha level of significance and the computed chi square value of 13.744 is lower than the chi-square critical value of 31.41 at df 20. Therefore the result is hereby retained. The researcher concludes that the level of savings towards retirement, investment and capability to invest of the professional athletes are very low and therefore cannot significantly affect their sustainability of life after retirement. The study recommends that savings level of the professional athletes in Nigeria is very low and therefore very important that their salaries and remunerations be considerably increased and promptly paid to allow them make some savings towards retirement plans and the investments level of the athletes is very low as most do not have any investment and therefore be advised to invest in shares and stocks for their retirement.