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Effects of a 12-Week Aerobic-Resistance Circuit Training Programme on Respiratory Functions in Female Security Personnel of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria

Abstract

Objective: This study examined the effects of a 12-week aerobic-resistance circuit training programme on pulmonary function in female security personnel, focusing on forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), and pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2).
Methods: A total of 40 participants were randomly assigned into experimental (n = 20) and control (n = 20) groups. A pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was adopted for this study. The experimental group participated in circuit training sessions (3 times per week, 45–60 minutes per session) for 12 weeks, while the control group maintained their usual activity levels. Spirometry tests measured FVC, FEV1, and PEFR, while SpO2 was recorded using a pulse oximeter. ANCOVA was used to analyze differences between groups, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in FVC (p = 0.008, η² = 0.174), FEV1 (p = 0.010, η² = 0.165), and PEFR (p = 0.017, η² = 0.143). However, SpO2 remained unchanged (p = 0.718, η² = 0.004). Conclusion: A 12-week aerobic-resistance circuit training programme significantly improved FVC, FEV1, and PEFR, suggesting that aerobic-resistance training enhances lung capacity and respiratory endurance in female security personnel. These findings underscore the importance of circuit training in occupational fitness programmes and support its integration into professional training regimens.

Citation

Olufunke Dorcas Odufejo;Tola Oduyale;Olatunji O. Odedeyi. Effects of a 12-Week Aerobic-Resistance Circuit Training Programme on Respiratory Functions in Female Security Personnel of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. West African Journal of Physical and Health Education, 23, 201-209

Keywords

Pulmonary-ventilation, female security personnel, Aerobic-Resistance Training

Author Details

Olufunke Dorcas Odufejo
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,
Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago-Iwoye Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Tola Oduyale
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,
Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago-Iwoye Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Olatunji O. Odedeyi
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,
Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago-Iwoye Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria.