시각장애인의 맨손체조 동작 특징 분석

Abstract

ABSTRACT

An Analysis of the Movement Characteristics in the Performance of Free Gymnastics among Persons with Visual Impairments

Kyu-Seon bark Advisor: Prof. Young-il Kim, Ed.D. Major in Special Education Graduate School of Education, Chosun University

The purpose of this study was to analyze the movement characteristics in the performance of Kukmin Gymnastics by individuals with visual impairments. A total of 12 individuals were recruited to participate in this study; they were all identified as have level 1 of visual impairments in accordnace with the guideline of the formal disability determination. Each participant was asked to perform the Kukmin Gymnastic and the researcher videotaped the performance. Their performance was measured using three- or five-point Likert scale to evaluate their flexibility, coordination, orientation, balance, and lateral contrast. Data were analyzed individually and as a group. The results indicated that they showed the average level of flexibility, coordination, and lateral contrast but had difficulty reorienting to the original direction, remaining balanced during the performance involving legs.