AWARENESS OF CARDIOPULMONARY FITNESS: A SURVEY AMONG FINAL YEAR PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS IN KARACHI
Keywords:
Cardiorespiratory fitness, physiotherapy students, physical fitness, health, cardiopulmonary exercises, awarenessAbstract
Background of the Study: Cardiopulmonary fitness is a major component of healthy life and it is a fundamental component of physical and psychological wellness. Healthy persons can raise their metabolic rate markedly producing the energy required for continuous exercises. CPF exercises assist the body development more effectively and well-enhanced to handle ADLs and tasks. It also reduces the possibility of several chronic diseases. This study aims to evaluate awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary fitness among physical therapy students in Karachi.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at physiotherapy institutes. A sample of 230 was selected via a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a self-designed questionnaire derived from literature, for its validity pilot testing was done prior to the survey. Consent was taken after explaining the study’s aims and objectives. Participants were asked to fill out the questionnaire.
Results: The majority of the students (66.9%) had fair awareness of cardiopulmonary fitness, only 12.6% were well aware of CPF. 82.6% and 80.4% of students knew about the CPF exercise’s nature and mode respectively. Regarding the frequency and duration of CPF exercises only 24.3% and 31.3% of students respectively, knew accurately and only 32% knew how CPF exercises differ from general exercises. Only 27% of students knew about the muscle fiber type used in CPF exercises. 82.2% of participants were aware of the energy consumption mechanism used in CPF exercises.
Conclusion: The outcome of this study shows that there is a lack of cardiopulmonary fitness awareness and inconsistency in related knowledge Majority of the students were not well aware of cardiopulmonary fitness among physiotherapy students.
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