THE EFFECT OF APPLIED SERNG AEROBIC PROGRAM ON MAXIMUM OXYGEN CONSUMPTION OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY

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Watcharaporn Thonkham
Nanthida Sitto
Thanumporn Thonglong

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This study aimed to examine and compare the effects of an applied Serng aerobic exercise program on estimated maximal oxygen consumption (estimated VO2max) among female nursing students. The participants consisted of 30 female students aged 19–22 years from the Faculty of Nursing, Udon Thani Rajabhat University. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups of equal size (n = 15):                 a control group and an experimental group. The experimental group participated in the applied Serng aerobic exercise program at an intensity of 70–80% of maximum heart rate, three sessions per week, 50 minutes per session, for a total duration of 8 weeks. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed using the YMCA 3-minute Step Test, which provides an estimated maximal oxygen consumption (estimated VO2max) based on recovery heart rate following a submaximal exercise test. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and independent and paired t-tests at a significance level of .05. The results revealed that after 8 weeks of training, the experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant increase in estimated VO2max at the .05 level compared with their pre-training values and demonstrated significantly higher values compared to the control group. These findings indicate that the applied Serng aerobic exercise program effectively improves cardiorespiratory endurance and may serve as a practical strategy for promoting physical fitness in higher education settings.

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Thonkham, W. ., Sitto, N. ., & Thonglong, T. . (2026). THE EFFECT OF APPLIED SERNG AEROBIC PROGRAM ON MAXIMUM OXYGEN CONSUMPTION OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY. Sports Science and Health Innovation Journal, Rajabhat University Group of Thailand, 5(3), 1–10. retrieved from https://he03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SPSC_Network/article/view/5344
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