Effects of traditional Wuqinxi on physical fitness and mental health of female college students
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2021.09.011
- VernacularTitle:传统五禽戏对女大学生体能及心理健康的影响
- Author:
JIAO Xiaoxia, JI Hong, CHEN Jing
1
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Education Bengbu University, Bengbu(233030), Anhui Province, China
- Publication Type:期刊文章
- Keywords:
Physical fitness;
Mental health;
Health promotion;
Intervention studies;
Students;
Female
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2021;42(9):1323-1327
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:In order to promote health management of female college students, and to provide effective fitness training program for female college students to promote physical and mental health.
Methods:A total of 80 female college students from Bengbu College in 2018 were selected and were randomly divided into an experimental group and control group, with 40 students each. The experimental group received a 16 week traditional Wuqinxi intervention, and the control group maintained original sports exercises practice.
Results:The weight of the experimental group significantly decreased from (52.45±7.35)kg to (50.05± 6.89 )kg ( P <0.01); body mass index, waist circumference and other indicators also improved significantly. Step test scores of the experimental group significantly increased from (45.28±4.27) to (50.38±4.26) ( P <0.01); Vital capacity/body mass index, grip strength/body mass index, and sit up/body mass index were also significantly improved ( P <0.01). In the experimental group. Balance scores assessed through standing in one foot with eyes closed significantly increased from (28.84±9.42)s to (30.61±10.26)s ( P <0.01); Standing long jump test ( P <0.01) and 800 meter running test ( P <0.05) also showed significant improvement. Mental health problems of the experimental group showed a decreasing trend, six dimensional scores including interpersonal sensitivity and depression all showed significant decreases compared with before the experiment ( P <0.01). In the control group, except for 800 meter running test, there was no significant differences in all the indicators before and after the intervention ( P >0.05).
Conclusion:The traditional Wuqinxi shows a positive effect on physical fitness and mental health among female college students, and it is indeed a practical and effective training program for fitness improvement.
