EFFECT OF MI-PLONG EXERCISE PROGRAM ON MUSCLE FLEXIBILITY AND RANGE OF MOTION IN THAI MALE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of Mi - Plong exercise on flexibility and range of motion in male students in university. The samples consisted of 30 male students in university; 19 - 21 years of age who were from sport science program, Faculty of science, Udon Thani Rajabhat University in the academic year 2017. Experiment with Mi - Plong exercise programs for 9 items was conducted in 6 weeks, 3 days a week and 40 minutes a day. Every subject was measured for Flexibility using Sit and Reach test and Range of Motion (ROM) using Goniometer, twice: before participating in this exercise and after completing this exercise training for six week periods. The obtained data were analysed using analysis of mean, standard deviation and paired t-test method by statistical significance at the level p <.05. The results showed a significant improvement in the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles and range of motion of shoulder and hip joint, after the sixth week (p<.05). The results indicated that exercise program with Mi - Plong for students was suitable for student, either as a main or alternative program to promote exercise among male students in university.
Article Details
The published article is a copyright of the Academic Journal of Thailand National Sports University. The passage appeared in each article in this academic journal is a perspective of each author which is not related to the journal. Each author is required to be responsible for all components of his/her own article. If there are any mistakes, each author must be responsible for those mistakes on his/her own.
References
Aukkarapoom Charuphakorn, and Pornpilai Lertwicha. (2007). Learning Brain. Bangkok: Institute of Learning Science.
Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health. (2000). A Guide to Exercise for Health. Bangkok: Veterans Relief Organization printing house.
Chanchai Khuntisiri and Suriyun Suwankarn. (2014). Manual of Mi – Plong Exercise. Kasetsart University.
Kattika Thanakwang, Pongsai Kantasen, and Rattanakorn Yotinn. (2012). Application of wooden clubs to the traditional ‘Mong Serng’ dance of Nan Province: Development and testing of its effectiveness and impact as an exercise program on elderly people’s physical performance. Thai Journal of Nursing Council, 27(2), 81-3.
Mongkol Fangsaken. (2006). Exercise with Stretching for Health and Sports. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Press.
Nikorn Yasamorn & Dussadee Luecha. (2012). Effects of Mi-plong exercise on community physical fitness, Nong Khu Phatthana tumbon, Kut Sak Cho Sub-district, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province. The Institute of Physical Education Maha Sarakham.
Powers, S. K., and Dodo, S, L. (1999). The Essentials of Total Fitness: Exercise, Nutrition, and Wellness. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Sombat Karnjanakit. (1998). Exercise Behavior: Reviewing Knowledge, Situations, and Related Factors under the Project of Continuing Thai Culture to Health. Bangkok: Veterans' Organization printing house.
Sports Authority of Thailand. (1995). Sport and Health Manual for Government Officials. Bangkok.
Sriruen Kaewkangwan. (2006). Psychology of Life Development at All Ages. Bangkok: Thammasat University.
Teerasak Arpawattanasakun. (2009). Science to Practice Sports. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Press.
Thepsuda Rungsang, Suree Chanmoree, Prapapen Suwan, and Mayuna Srisupanan. (2018). Effectiveness of participatory health promotion program for the elderly in Seek District, Ang Thong Province. Journal of the College of Nursing and Public Health, 5(2), 30 - 45.
Wuest, D.A. and Bucher, A.C. (1991). Foundations of Physical Education and Sports. Delhi, B I Publications.