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India | Nursing | Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023 | Pages: 2158 - 2161
Effectiveness of Aerobics Exercises on Academic Stress and Physical Parameter among Higher Secondary Students
Abstract: Background: Adolescence is a very important and productive period of life as well as a period of stress and crises. Higher secondary students are more prone to academic stress because of academic pressure and lack of parental support. Aerobic exercises are a fruitful means of coping with stress as well as maintaining physical parameters within normal range. It can help students to deal with stress symptoms and improve self - confidence and academic performance. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise on academic stress and physical parameter among higher secondary students. Materials and Methods: Quantitative approach with time series research design was used in the study. A purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from 50 higher secondary students of Sanatan Dharam Inter College, Racecourse. Four weeks of aerobic exercise were conducted for 45min for 5 days per week. Data were collected by using Standardized Academic Stress Scale and Physical Assessment Tool. Results: A significant reduction in academic stress and BMI with a mean difference (MD) of 27.08 and0.08 was found significant (p= 0.001). The calculated ?f? value is 61.70 and 4.261 which is greater than the tabulated value of 3.05and 0.044which was found significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: This study concluded that aerobic exercises are effective in reducing academic stress and maintaining physical parameters within normal range.
Keywords: Aerobic exercise, Academic stress, Physical parameters and Higher secondary students
How to Cite?: Chauhan Neema, Godiyal Pooja, "Effectiveness of Aerobics Exercises on Academic Stress and Physical Parameter among Higher Secondary Students", Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2158-2161, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23508123955, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23508123955