The Effect of Dance Sports Program on Physical Function, Cognition, Depression and Quality of Life in Rural Elderly Women

Abstract

Objectives: In this study, the effects of dance sports programs on the physical function, cognition, depression and quality of life of the elderly were verified for women aged 65 and older. Methods: The experimental group applied dance sports programs for once a week, 50 minutes/times and 12 weeks, and the comparison group was required to participate in existing sports programs without applying dance sports programs for 12 weeks. The experimental group and comparison group were randomly allocated with 33 subjects and 31 controls. Results: balance, depression, and quality of life were investigated in advance and post-production of the program to compare the changes between the experimental group and the control group. Conclusions: Dance sports programs targeting the elderly are life sports that help improve balance, depression, and quality of life.