Abstract:

Objective To investigate effectiveness of vocation practicability physical education (VPPE) in order to strengthen physique and enhance vocation-related abilities of nursing students. Methods A total of 228 female students from Shanghai Institute of Health Sciences were enrolled in this program in 2012, who were randomly divided into VPPE group (n=115) and control group (n=113). The changes of physical quality, body composition, and the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) operating time were measured after 16-week-long practice. Results Before the trial, there were no significant differences among the parameters of physical quality, body composition, and CPR operating time of both groups (P>0.05). After the trial, the parameters were all improved, but the changes of VPPE group were obviously higher than those of control group. Compared to control group, in physical quality, the abilities of long-distance race (800 m) and handgrip strength improved; the body fat decreased and muscles of extremities except of the left arm increased; and the CPR operating time increased in VPPE group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion The VPPE is effective and practicable in improving the physical quality and ability of students in adapting the future work.

Key words: vocation practicability physical education, physical quality, body compositions, operating skills