Indian Journal of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i25/97231
Year: 2016, Volume: 9, Issue: 25, Pages: 1-8
Original Article
Han-Cheol Kim1 , Il-Myeong Kim2 and Sung-Woon Kim3 *
1 Department of Special Physical Education, [email protected]
2 Department of of Elementary Special Education, [email protected]
3 Department. of Physical Education, [email protected]
*Author for correspondence
Sung-Woon Kim
Department. of Physical Education,
Email:[email protected]
Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term effect of Tai Chi exercise on exercise self-efficacy and self-perceived health status in the elderly. Methods/Statistical Analysis: Sixty older adults were participated in this study. Their ages ranged from 70 to 75, with a mean age of 72.4 years. The participants were randomly assigned to one of two experimental conditions: (1) tai chi exercises group (n=30), (2) control group (n=30). Data was analyzed using two-way Analysis Of Variances (ANOVAs) with repeated measures of groups (tai chi exercise group and control group) and time (pre-test and post-test). Dependent variables were exercise self-efficacy and self-perceived health status. Findings: The result of this study indicated tai chi exercise group had a significantly higher score than control group in exercise self-efficacy and perceived health status. Applications/ Improvement: It was found that tai chi exercise helped to improve the exercise self-efficacy and the perceived health status in the elderly.
Keywords: Elderly, Exercise Self-Efficacy, Self-Perceived Health Status, Tai Chi Exercise
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