Swiss Ball 운동이 지적장애학생의 체력과 혈청효소에 미치는 영향

Abstract

ABSTRACT The influence of Swiss Ball Exercise on the physical strength and serum enzyme activity of Mentally Retarded

Kang, Kyung-yong Advisor : Prof. Song Chea-hun Department of Physical Education Graduate school of Chosun University

The research aims at developing and examining the program for mentally retarded students. For the experiment, the 11 students were required to participate in Swiss Ball Exercise for 12 weeks (three times per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Then, the influences against their serum LDH and CPK enzymes, physical strength and body composition were investigated.

The following conclusions are gathered from the study. First, the subjects' physical strength were improved after 12 weeks. This was proofed through their performances of standing high jump, belly muscular strength, sidestep, sit & reach and on foot stand with closed eyes apart from grasping power. The statistical data from these activities presented significant differences before and after the period time.

Also, the students' body composition was changed in a positive way after the experimental period time: body fat rate, the amount of body fat, BMI figure and the amount of muscle showed significant differences statistically. However, the Swiss Ball Exercise did not statistically affect the state of the serum LDH and CPK enzymes. As studying the previous researches, the Exercise was expected to influence the serum LDH and CPK enzymes. One of the reasons is that the previous studies focused on the ordinary people rather than mentally retarded people.

One of characteristics of mentally retarded students is that they are not interested in physical movements. Even though they want to take part in these activities, they have problems with moving by themselves. Therefore, their interests about the sports should be encouraged and the opportunities for participating in the less dangerous activities should be offered continuously. In order to inspire mentally retarded students to do sports, in the following research, more various and beneficial activities should be developed. These efforts will help them to be an active member of the society.