The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the life movement and mood of the elderly through gymnastics especially designed for their physical characteristics, and to develop and propagate program that is more various, considered character...
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the life movement and mood of the elderly through gymnastics especially designed for their physical characteristics, and to develop and propagate program that is more various, considered characteristics of elderly. The subjects of the experiment was included twenty elderly who lack a good health and little exercise regularly and use welfare facilities : the participants were asked to exercise the gymnastics, designed by researcher for the elderly three times a week for twenty four week. the results were 1. There was significant differences between each group on sit-down/stand-up on chairs (p<.01) using toilets(p<.01) using shower room or bath tub(p<.01) and walking 50m an even land(p<.001). 2. In Mood State, depression score was decreased significantly after the program the significant difference between before and after the program was (p<.001)