2008 Volume 5 Pages 35-44
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a physical education class (”adapted course”) on university students with injuries. The participants were two male freshmen enrolled an evening university. The program consisted of 14 weekly classes; 1) nine classes of sports activities (ex. boccia and walking), and 2) four classes of guidance and lectures. They were assigned physical education classes from April to July. The participants were instructed in three kinds of physical education homework pertaining to healthy behavior in daily life. It was found that the participant's level of healing of their injuries clearly improved from April to mid−June. Regardless of the fact that the self−efficacy for the exercises showed almost no change from pre− to post−attendance,it appeared that the physical activity and exercise level tended to increase. It was also noted that the depression/anxiety of the two participants increased initially,and then decreased significantly in July. In conclusion,it can be stated that (1) individual support provided to university students with injuries improves their physical activity and exercise levels, (2) the perception of injuries was influenced by weather, (3) approaches to mental health were necessary during times when there was no improvement in the level of healing of the injuries.
