여대생의 사상체질에 따른 신체조성과 체력의 요인분석

Abstract

This study purposed to examine the relevancy among female college students' physical structure, body composition and physical fitness according to Sasang constitutions. Measured items were physical structure (2), body composition (7) and physical fitness (11). One-way ANOVA was carried out for comparison among constitutions, and principal component analysis was carried out for the factor reduction of 20 variables according to constitution. The conclusions drawn from this study are as follows. First, there are differences in physical structure, body composition and physical fitness according to Sasang constitution. Compared to those of Soyang and Soeum, those of Taeyang and Taeeum have large physical structure. While those of Taeeum have the largest amount of fat distributed in their body, so are highly possible to be overweight, those of Soeum have a small amount of fat, so may be frail. Accordingly, it is important for those of Taeeum, who are susceptible to obesity, to reduce body fat through aerobic exercise, and for those of Soeum to increase body fat through muscle strengthening exercise. Second, the principal components of physical structure, body composition and physical fitness appeared different according to Sasang constitution. Thus it appears necessary to consider constitution in selecting subjects in order to enhance the internal validity of research by clarifying physical features according to the subjects' characteristics.