Determining the effects of a short-term physical activity intervention programme on body mass index, blood pressure, pulse rate and percentage body fat among high school learners

Physical inactivity is recognised as a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Current recommendations for participation in physical activity are 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, but preferably all days of the week. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of a physical activity programme on weight, blood pressure, body mass index and body fat classification among high school learners through a short-term physical activity intervention programme.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of the Western Cape

Year dc:date.issued

2005

Author dc:creator

• Pillay, Tanushree

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Frantz, JM

• Physical fitness for youth, South Africa
• Physical fitness
• esting, South Africa
• Exercise
• Physiological aspects, South Africa
• Health aspects, South Africa
• Youth
• Health and hygiene, South Africa