탄성밴드운동이 간호대학생의 체성분, 체력과 건강증진행위에 미치는 효과

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a resistance bandtraining program on body composition, physical fitness, and health promotion behavior innursing students. Method: This study has a one-group pretest-posttest design to examinethe change in body composition, physical fitness, and health-promoting lifestyle profile afterparticipation in the resistance band training program. Training consisted of hands-basedexercises using an elastic resistance band for ten weeks. Participants performed theresistance band training two days per week with a sports trainer, and 30 minutesself-training three days per week. The participants were 21 freshmen in nursing. Results:Mean age of the participants was 20.9 years, and 61.9% were not satisfied with their bodyshape. After the training program, muscle mass, muscular endurance, and balance of thebody were significantly improved. In health promoting lifestyle profile, categories of physicalactivity, health responsibility, and stress management showed a significant increase. Conclusion: Results of this study suggested that exercising with a resistance bandimproved body composition, physical fitness, and health promoting behavior in the nursingstudents. We propose that resistance band training should be suitable for those who havethe environment with limitation of time and space.