Physical and psychological effects of aerobic dance curriculum on university students

• Main Authors: Yu-ning Yu, 余攸寧
• Other Authors: none
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/69273974015286983332

碩士 === 國立屏東教育大學 === 體育學系 === 99 === This study investigated the physical and psychological effects of inducing aerobic dance curriculum on university students. The study used method of experiment research and purpose sampling. 39 sophomore students from National Pingtung University of Education in the Physical Education class with aerobic dance curriculum were subjects of the study. Before and after 12 weeks of the induction of aerobic dance curriculum, physical and psychological health scale and body index were measured. With t-test analysis and qualitative analysis, the study found 1. There was no significant difference in the body mass index. 2. In the quantitative aspect of physical and psychological health, aerobic dance can improve body fitness level, release tension, anger, and stress; however, it did not have a significant impact on the social level. 3. In the qualitative aspect of physical and psychological health, aerobic dance can improve body makeup, body mass index, physical stamina, body coordination, flexibility, body rhythm, cardiopulmonary function, muscle durance, metabolism, sleep quality, and attention span on the physical level. On the psychological level, it can improve self-acceptance, gain more skill, relief body pressure, improve self-confidence, and increase the chances to actively and continuously participate in other sports. On the social level, it can stimulate cooperation, respect, and satisfaction; it is also an interesting and challenging sport which takes place in comfortable and open environments and can initiate learning motivation and create self-value and positive attitudes toward exercising. In the experiment, the study found that aerobic dance was beneficial to the physical and psychological health of university students. In the curriculum, student can experience, feel and listen to the internal and external changes to their bodies. Most importantly, students were no longer repelled to exercise, and have found an appropriate sport in their university lives. Students also hoped that aerobic dance can become their lifelong sport which may help them achieve healthy lifestyles.