Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the 12 week's stretching and resistance exercise program on physical strength and posture stability in juveniles. A quasi-experimental study design was applied. A total of 37subjects (males:8, females:29) were recruited from a middled school in the Y-gun, Gyeonggi-do. The subjects were divided into two groups: training group(n:24) and control group(n:13). The exercise program was conducted for a period of 12 weeks(3 times a week, 45 minutes, RPE 11-13). Data were analyzed with the SPSS window via independent t-test and two-way ANOVA with repeated measures. In results, the training group showed a significant improvement for all in the lung capacity(p<.01), flexibility(p<.01), back muscle strength(p<.01), instantaneous reactionary force(p<.01), muscle endurance(p<.01) and agility(p<.01). Also, the control group showed an improvement in the flexibility(p<.01), back muscle strength(p<.01) and agility(p<.01). For postural stability, the training group(RSB:p<.05, LSB: p<.01) showed a significant improvement in the function of controlling postures, however the control group did not show any differences. In conclusions, a 12 week's exercise program was found to be beneficial in improving the physical strength and posture control function in juveniles.
| Translated title of the contribution | The Effect of Stretching and Resistance Exercise Program on Physical Strength and Postural Stability in Juveniles |
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| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 391-400 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | 한국웰니스학회 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 2011 |