ANTHROPOMETRIC DETERMINANTS OF HYPOKINETIC FITNESS STATUS OF SEDENTARY WOMEN IN NIGERIA

The purpose of this study was to assess the anthropometric determinants of hypokinetic fitness status of sedentary women. The total of two hundred (200) participants was randomly drawn participated in the study. Three variables were examined to reveal the fitness status of selected women. Thus, the f-value of bloodpressures, body mass index and percentage body fat were 3.144, .797; .737; and 1.823 respectively. It was therefore discovered that anthropometric parameters such as blood pressures, BMI [weight and height], percentage body fat are strong determinants in the assessment of fitness status and the risks of developing hypokinetic diseases among women. It clearly observed that mortality rate is on theincrease from diseases associated with sedentary living. Therefore, it has become necessary for Nigerians especially the women folks to recognize the dividends of living a healthy and physically active life.