벨리댄스 프로그램이 지적장애아의 체력과 LDH, CPK 활성도에 미치는 영향

Abstract

ABSTRACT The influence of Belly dance Program on the Physical strength and LDH, CPK enzyme activity of Mentally Retarded Children

Lee, Young-Mi Advisor : Prof. Song Chea-hun PH. D. Department of Physical Education Graduate school of Chosun University

The research aims at developing and examining the Belly dance Program for mentally retarded childrens. For the experiment, the 8 students were required to participate in belly dance program 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, body rection time, 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 childrens' 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. The Belly dance Program statistically affect the state of the serum LDH and CPK enzymes.

One of characteristics of mentally retarded childrens 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 childrens 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.