INFLUENCE OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON THE FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HEALTH

INFLUÊNCIA DO EXERCÍCIO AERÓBICO NA SAÚDE DE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIAS

INFLUENCIA DEL EJERCICIO AERÓBICO EN LA SALUD DE LAS ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIAS

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To analyze the influence of aerobic exercise on the health of female university students.

Methods:

To ensure the scientificity and objectivity in the system of evaluation indexes on the quality of aerobic exercise, four first-level indexes were included: teaching purpose, teaching content, teaching method, and teaching attitude.

Results:

Effective improvement in body shape and function of young women could be observed. There was also improvement in the physical health of most of the women: weight reduction and body measurements were observed. Consequently, improvement in the sense of self-fulfillment, self-esteem, and encouragement of sports habits was observed.

Conclusions:

Factors such as eliminating excess fat and muscle strengthening contribute to the physical and psychological improvement of university students who practice aerobic physical exercises. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

Keywords:
Student Health; Aerobic Exercise; Public Health