본 연구는 댄스스포츠 운동이 여자 초등학생의 신체조성과 신체정렬 및 유산소성 능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 G초등학교 22명(통제그룹; n=11, 운동그룹; n=11)을 대상으로 16주간 자이브 운동 프로그램을 실시하였다. 검사는 운동 그룹과 통제 그룹을 동일한 조건과 방법으로 측정하였으며, 측정된 결과의 분석을 위해 SPSS 12.0의 이원변량 반복측정법을 이용하여 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 16주간 댄스스포츠 트레이닝을 실시한 운동 집단은 체중, 체지방률, 제지방량에서 유의한 증가를 보였다(p<.01, p<.001). 댄스스포츠 트레이닝을 실시하지 않은 통제 집단은 체중, 체지방률, 제지방량, 오른다리 근육량, 왼다리 근육량에서 유의한 증가를 보였다(p<.05, p<.001). 둘째, 운동 집단은 윗몸 앞굽히기에서 유의한 감소를 보였고(p<.01), 사이드스텝에서 유의한 증가를 보였다(p<.001). 통제 집단은 윗몸 앞굽히기, 윗몸 일으키기, 배근력에서 유의한 감소를 보였고(p<.01, p<.001), 사이드스텝에서 유의한 증가를 보였다(p<.001). 셋째, 운동 집단은 몸통 길이는 증가하였고, 골반 기울기, 골반 회전 및 측편위는 감소하였으나, 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 통제 집단은 몸통길이와 골반 회전, 측편위(평균)에서는 감소하였고, 골반 기울기, 측편위(max)에서는 증가하였으나, 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 넷째, 운동 집단은 호흡 환기량에서 유의한 증가를 보였다. 통제 집단은 V02max에서 유의한 감소를 보였다. 이러한 결과를 종합했을 때, 댄스스포츠는 신체조성과 기초체력, 그리고 유산소성 능력에 영향을 미치며, 다른 운동보다 쉽고 즐겁게 참여할 수 있으므로 적극 활용하면 초등학생들의 건강 유지 및 향상에 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the dance sport training on the body composition, body alignment, and aerobic capacity in the elementary female students during the 16 weeks. Third grade 22 female students (exercise group; N=11, control group; N=11) of G elementary school were participated in this study . The test was measured to two group in the same way, and the date were compared between pre- and post-test as well as between Exercise group and Control group utilizing two-way ANOVA with repeated measures. The results in this study were as follows: First, In the exercise group that took dance sport training during 16weeks, weight, % body fat, and fat free mass were increased significantly(p<.01, p<.001). In the control group that did not take dance sport training, weight, %body fat, fat free mass, and right-and left-leg muscle were increased significantly(p<.05, p<.001). Second, In the exercise group, sit and reach was decreased significantly(p<.01), and side step was increased significantly (p<.001). In the control group, sit and reach, sit-up, back muscle strength were decreased significantly(p<.01, p<.001), and side step was increased significantly(p<.001). Third, In the exercise group, trunk length was increased, and pelvic tilt, pelvic torsion, and lateral deviation were decreased, but were not significantly. In the control group, trunk length, pelvic torsion, lateral deviation(rms) were decreased, and pelvic tilt, lateral deviation(max) were increased, but also were not significant. Fourth, In the exercise group, ventilation was increased significantly(p<.01). In the control group, VO2max was decreased significantly(p<.01). These results indicate that dance sport is effective regarding body composition, body alignment, and aerobic capacity, and it is more enjoyable and easier to learn other sports. Therefore, a dance sport program in elementary school can help preserve and improve the fitness of elementary school students.