Open AccessEffects of Gender and Aerobic Exercise on Oxidative Stress and Haematological Parameters of Students of Physical Education
Author(s) -
E.O. Akarah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of applied science and environmental management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2659-1499
pISSN - 2659-1502
DOI - 10.4314/jasem.v25i4.5
Subject(s) - aerobic exercise , lipid peroxidation , oxidative stress , superoxide dismutase , medicine , white blood cell , endocrinology , physical therapy
The present study examined the effects of sex differences and aerobic exercise on oxidative stress and haematological parameters. The study had participants who were between 19- 20 years and consisted of 15 male and 15 female students of Physical Education in Delta State University, Abraka. The students were made to undergo rigorous aerobic exercise which involved running at an average speed of about 10 Kilometres / hour for about 1 hour and 20 mins. Blood Sample was taken from each student before and after the aerobic exercise and used for analysis. The plasma superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity of all the students (both sexes combined) was significantly (p 0.05) change in these parameters. In conclusion this study shows that physical exercise can cause changes in oxidative stress and hematological parameters. The study also reveals that male participants were more vulnerable to oxidative stress and variations in hematological indices.