32nd Annual Student Research Conference
Effect of Boxing on Improving Hand-Eye Coordination in the Elderly
Rachel I. Jacobs*, Molly E. Waddle, and Jamie N. Logan
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of boxing simulation training for improving upper extremities hand-eye coordination of the elderly. Twenty nursing home patients volunteered to participate in an eight-week seated boxing class. Handwriting and drawing samples were collected before and after training. Pre-test writing (M ± SD = 49.5 ± 21.9%) was not significantly different (p = 0.52) from post-test (M ± SD = 53.5 ± 20.3%). Pre-test drawing (M ± SD = 49.5 ± 16.7%) was not significantly different (p = 0.11) from post-test drawing (M ± SD = 56.5 ± 18.4%). Non-significant differences may have been due to the large variability for both tests (SD=27.2% and 18.7%, respectively). With writing, 9 participants improved (45%) and 4 remained the same (20%). With drawing, 12 improved (60%) and 2 remained the same (10%). Gross motor skills may improve more than writing motor skills in the elderly.
Keywords: Boxing, Hand-Eye Coordination, Elderly , Drawing Skills, Writing Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Nursing Home Patients, Upper Extremities
Topic(s):Exercise Science
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: 5-4
Location: SUB GEO
Time: 3:00