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DOIONLINE Publish In |
International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS)-IJMAS |
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Issue |
Volume-3,Issue-8 ( Aug, 2017 ) | |||||||||
Paper Title |
Effects of Dance Sport on Postural Balance of Older Adults | |||||||||
Author Name |
Sukwon Kim. | |||||||||
Affilition |
Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Research Institute of Physical Education, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea | |||||||||
Pages |
25-26 | |||||||||
Abstract |
The present study was performed to evaluate the effects of dance sport on postural balance of older adults. Older adults participated in the Dance sport program for 15 weeks. They performed Rumba, Cha-cha-cha, and Jive at intermediate level for 50-60 mins. Walking balance and standing balance were measure. The results suggested that both walking balance and standing balance of older adults were improved. The study concluded that dance sport would be an effective exercise method in enhancing postural stability of older adults. Keywords - Dance Sport, Postural Stability, Walking, Standing, Falls | |||||||||
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