Abstract:

Lack of physical activities is one of the strongest risk factors for many chronic cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, colon cancer, and depression. This was an experimental study that employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods that involved pre-exercise medical evaluation and survey. It investigated the effects of two independent variables, which are the correlate of Socio-demographic factors and PE training on cardiovascular diseases among 600 volunteered fresh students at Babcock University. The data were subjected to statistical analysis, and result were presented in tables and figures. The result of the Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) showed that there was no significant relationship P>0.05 between gender, level of education, vital signs, and anthropometric measurement. Well above average (74.3%) had a normal MAP, and many (21.5%) were between pre-diabetics. The combined result of the Body Mass Index showed many (60.9%) were obese and overweight. Irregular participation in Physical Activities showed a significant relationship (P<0.05) even do some 160(26.7%) had excellent overall physical health, and 173 (28.8%) had good overall physical health. There were significant interactional effects between groups and time for perceived benefits, interpersonal norms, social support, counter heart conditioning, stimulus control, overall time spent on being physically active per week (P<0.05). In conclusion, it is recommended that collegiate should engage in regular physical activity at a level appropriate to their capacities, needs, and interests to maintain optimal cardiovascular health status.

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