Background: Physical activity plays a vital role in maintaining physical and mental well-being thereby reducing the risk of numerous chronic conditions and certain musculoskeletal disorders. Despite its importance, many women struggle to engage in regular physical activity due to a range of barriers. This study aimed at assessing physical activity levels and potential barriers among women working in Federal Medical Center, Owo. Materials and Method: The cross-sectional survey recruited 100 female staff who had worked for at least one year at Federal Medical Center, Owo. Ondo state, Nigeria. Data were collected using the IPAQ-Short Form and the Barriers to Being Physically Active Quiz. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 21) with chi-square and logistic regression tests at a 0.05 significance level. Results: Most participants were aged 45-54, married, and had university-level education. 39% had low physical activity levels, 45% moderate, and 16% high. The most reported barriers were lack of time (64%), lack of energy (63%), and lack of willpower (59%). Other barriers like social influence, fear of injury, and lack of resources were less frequently cited. Chi-square analysis showed no significant association between physical activity level and socio-demographic factors or reported barriers. Logistic regression also revealed no significant predictors of activity level. Conclusion: Participation in physical activity remains low among women at in this study. Key barriers such as time, energy, and willpower were prevalent but not statistically predictive.

Background: Healthcare workers face high levels of stress, long hours and demanding workloads, which can impair sleep, mental health and job performance. Aerobic exercise has been shown to improve these outcomes by enhancing mood, reducing stress and promoting better sleep. Exploring the effects of aerobic exercise on sleep quality, mental health, and job performance among healthcare professionals is necessary. Aim of the Study: To determine the effects of aerobic exercises on job performance, mental health and sleep quality among interns in Federal Medical Centre, Owo. Material and Methods: This pretest-protest study design involved 40 physically fit healthcare interns at Federal Medical Centre, Owo selected through consecutive sampling. Participants engaged in supervised aerobic exercise sessions; three times weekly for six week, each lasting 40 minutes. Pre and post intervention data were collected using the Werwick-Edinbugh Mental well-being Scale (WEMWBS), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), and the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MJSQ). Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 with Wilcoxon signed-rank test applied to assess pre-and post- intervention differences at a 0.05 significance level. Results: A total of 37 interns (mean age= 25.54 ± 2.40 years) completed this study. Pre and post intervention comparison of results showed no significant difference in mental well-being (p=0.219) and job satisfaction (p=0.158). However, a significant difference was observed in sleep quality of participants (p=0.001), indicating better sleep quality. Conclusion: Aerobic exercise significantly improved sleep quality, with positive trends (though not significant) in mental well-being and job satisfaction.

Tennis is a physically demanding sport that requires quick movements, rapid changes of direction, and powerful strokes. Core stabilization is essential for maintaining good posture, generating force, and reducing injury risk. This interventional study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises on lumbopelvic rhythm, speed, and agility in adolescent tennis players. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of core stabilization exercises on lumbopelvic rhythm, speed, and agility in adolescent tennis players. 45 participants (Age 15.66 year’s ± 1.14 years) of both genders: 31 male (height 154.23± 6.67CM weight 48.30±6.36kg) (B.M.I 20.04±1.39) and 14 female (height 15.79±1.05 CM weight 49.29±5.41Kg) (B.M.I 20.54±1.67) with 6 months to 2 years of tennis experience were included in this interventional study. Participant’s pre and post data were collected for lumbopelvic rhythm (Schobers test), speed (30 m sprint test) and agility (T- test). The study results showed significant improvements in lumbopelvic rhythm, speed, and agility among the participants following the core stabilization exercise program. These training programs can enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

The objectives of this cross-sectional study were: To conduct a reflective analysis on the issues surrounding the pedagogical supervision of continuing education trainees; To assess the degree of satisfaction among these trainees regarding the quality of guidance provided by their pedagogical supervisors. The trainees’ perceptions of pedagogical supervision were collected through a questionnaire designed specifically for this study. It was developed based on recommendations from the literature and underwent both internal and external validation of its content. The surveyed trainees expressed their opinions in response to the items administered. In total, twenty-eight (28) Physical Education and Sports teachers all continuing education students at the Higher Institute of Physical Education and Sports undertaking internships at three (3) colleges in Brazzaville (CEG 28 Novembre in Moukoundo, CEG Bayonne in Nkombo, and CEG Ibaliko in Massengo), constituted our research field. These were the institutions where the students were assigned for practical training. The results of our study show that 87.50% of the continuing education students surveyed believe that discussions with supervisors are very important. This positive perception is explained by the fact that nearly all the students 95% reported enjoying freedom of expression during these discussions, which fostered a sense of trust. In this regard, our study is of great utility to education policymakers, who may use its findings to take appropriate measures aimed at improving teaching and learning in schools. Acknowledging that this study only scratches the surface of the broader issue of pedagogical supervision for student-teachers, we believe it would be worthwhile to pursue further research exploring this same issue from different perspectives in order to build a more complete picture of the current situation.