태권도 수련이 비만 초등학생의 신체구성, 체력 및 균형능력에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of 12-week Taekwondo training course on body composition, physical fitness, and balance ability intended for the obese grade-schooler to provide them suitable exercise program. The results are as follows:

1. The main effect according to the results of the repeated measures ANOVA on body composition based on test time showed a significant difference in weight, BMI, and percent body fat; the interactive effect between the test time and the group also showed significant differences in weight, BMI, and percent body fat. However, the main effect based on the group showed no significant difference on all the above items.

2. The main effect according to the results of the repeated measures ANOVA on physical fitness based on test time showed a significant difference in back muscle strength, muscular endurance, quickness, agility, balance ability, and cardiovascular endurance; the interactive effect between the test time and the group also showed a significant difference in back muscle strength, muscular endurance, quickness, agility, balance ability, and cardiovascular endurance; and the main effect based on the group showed a significant difference in back muscle strength, muscular endurance, agility, balance ability, and cardiovascular endurance.

3. The main effect according to the results of the repeated measures ANOVA on balance ability based on test time showed a significant difference in Med-Lat, Ant-Post, and Distance; the interactive effect between the test time and the group also showed a significant difference in Med-Lat, Ant-Post, and distance. Similarly, the main effect base on the group showed a significant difference in Med-Lat, Ant-Post, and distance.