EFFECT OF 12-WEEKS AEROBIC EXERCISE ON IMPROVING HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENTS: THE CASE OF FEMALE STUDENTS OF TEPO COROKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EAST SHOA ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of a 12-weeks aerobic exercise on improving health-related physical fitness components of Tepo Coroke Elementary school female students. To accomplish this 25 (twenty-five) female students were selectedby stratified sampling techniques from Tepo Coroke ElementarySchool and their age from 14-16 years.The study design was quasi experimental research design. All selected subjects were participated in moderate intensity aerobic exercise for 12 consecutive weeks. I.e.3 days per week for 40-60-minute duration. Pre and post training tests were conducted on the components of health-related physical fitness variables. The data pertaining to health-related physical fitness components were analyzed by paired sample ‘t’ test by the help of SPSS version 20 to determine the difference between pre and post mean for participants. The result obtained in this study indicated that there was significant improvement on cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and BMI, and body weight only were reduced. Based on this finding,it can be concludedaerobic exercise has effect on improvement of health related physical fitness components of female students. Finally based on the results of finding it is recommended that female students need to participate in aerobic exercise to promote their health related physical fitness.