Downloads: 1 | Views: 141 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Masters Thesis | Nursing | India | Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023

Effectiveness of Aerobics Exercises on Academic Stress and Physical Parameter among Higher Secondary Students

Chauhan Neema | Godiyal Pooja ^[2]

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

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023,

Pages: 2158 - 2161