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How Does 12-weeks of Taekwondo Training Effect Older Persons' Functional Fitness: A Preliminary Study

  • Daniel Sullivan (Faculty of Health. Southern Cross University Bilinga) ;
  • Mike Climstein (Health Services, Clinical and Community Research Group, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University) ;
  • Ben Exton (Health Services, Clinical and Community Research Group, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University) ;
  • Luke Delvecchio (Health Services, Clinical and Community Research Group, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University)
  • Received : 2023.10.13
  • Accepted : 2023.12.03
  • Published : 2024.02.28
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This pre-post intervention study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week supervised modified Taekwondo exercise program on the functional fitness of community-dwelling older adults. METHODS: 10 participants (mean age: 72.3 ± 4.6 years) completed the program over a 12-week period. The intervention consisted of Taekwondo-based exercises modified for older persons. Changes to functional fitness were measured using the finger-to-nose test, functional reach test, timed up and go test, 30-second sit-to-stand test, 30-second arm curl test, Chester step test, chair sit-and-reach test, and back scratch test. Participants were assessed prior to the training and after the final training session, changes were measured using descriptive statistics and paired sample 't' tests. RESULTS: Effect sizes ranged from small to large (Cohen's d = .22 to 1.23). The exercise program was well- tolerated by participants, with a high level of engagement and no attrition for the duration of the program. Results showed significant improvements in most measures of functional fitness (p < .05) except for the back scratch test (p = .051). CONCLUSION: These findings suggest a well-designed, supervised, modified Taekwondo exercise program can significantly improve functional fitness in older adults.

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This work was supported by Australian Taekwondo

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