Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Normal habitual physical activity
Sponsors
Afrifa Daniel and Authors Self Funding
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria include: - being above 18 years of age, - being a University student, - having a BMI of 25 and above, - being apparently healthy (have not been diagnosed of any medical condition), - being physically inactive (i.e. engaging in less than 3 sessions of planned physical activity or exercise per week), - Answer “NO” to all the questions of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire plus (PAR-Q+) and - knowing how to swim.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria include: - Being aquaphobic - Being pregnant or lactating, - Being on any dietary restrictions or chronic medications with the aim to lose weight, or undesirable alcohol consumption (> 2 drinks per day) and smoking (> 5 cigarettes per day), - Living with any form of disability or musculoskeletal conditions that can limit or prohibit safe participation exercise participation - Living with any reported acute illness, chronic disease or any other medical problems such as of Cardiovascular disease, renal, hepatic and endocrine disorders, as well as intestinal and gastrointestinal surgery during the health screening session - Have been diagnosed with any metabolic disorders (such as hypo- or hyperthyroidism)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body weight, Height, Body mass Index, Waist Circumference, Hip Circumference, Percentage Body fat and Visceral fat | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical Activity habits | — |
Countries
Ghana
Contacts
Public ContactCaleb Adams
Department of Physiotherapy and Sport Science
Outcome results
None listed