Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

Korean society of Biological Nursing Science (한국기초간호학회)
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Effects of the Aquatic Exercise Program on Body Fat, Skeletal Muscle Mass, Physical Fitness and Depression in Elderly Women

수중운동 프로그램이 여성노인의 체지방, 골격근량, 체력 및 우울에 미치는 효과

  • Song, Min-Sun (Department of Nursing, Dongshin University) ;
  • Kim, Soo-Keun (Department of Exercise Prescription, Dongshin University) ;
  • Yoo, Yong-Kwon (Department of Health Management, Dongkang College) ;
  • Kim, Hee-Jung (College of Nursing, Catholic University of Daegu) ;
  • Kim, Nam-Cho (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 송민선 (동신대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 김수근 (동신대학교 운동처방학과) ;
  • 유용권 (동강대학 보건건강관리과) ;
  • 김희정 (대구가톨릭대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 김남초 (가톨릭대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2011.10.11
  • Accepted : 2011.12.15
  • Published : 2011.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a aquatic exercise program on body mass index, body fat percentage and skeletal muscle mass, physical fitness using SFT (senior fitness test) and depression in elderly women. Methods: This study included 59 elderly women. Aquatics exercise program was performed three times per week for 12 weeks using rating of perceived exertion and body mass index, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, physical fitness and depression were measured before and after exercise program. Statistical analysis was performed using t-test. Results: Body mass index (p=.002) and body fat percentage (p=.021) were significantly decreased after aquatic exercise program. Chair stand (p=.009), 2 minute step test (p<.001), back scratch (p<.001), and chair sit and reach (p<.001) were significantly increased after the aquatic exercise program. But, there was no significant differences in the depression. Conclusion: It is suggested the aquatic exercise program may play a significant role in improving body fat and physical fitness in the elderly women. However, as well as aquatic exercise program, sustained encouragement are required to improve physical and psychological traits.

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