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Hyoyeon Ahn1, Yongse Kim1, Jaeuk Jeong1
1Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
Military cadets with lower initial fitness levels showed greater improvements in fitness and mood during basic training. Higher fitness levels correlated with greater mood changes, highlighting the need for holistic support.
Area of Science:
- Military Medicine
- Sports Science
- Psychology
Background:
- Basic military training (BMT) significantly impacts cadets' physical and psychological well-being.
- Understanding fitness and mood trajectories during BMT is crucial for optimizing training outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in fitness levels and mood states among midshipmen during BMT.
- To investigate the relationship between initial fitness, mood, and their changes over time using latent growth models.
Main Methods:
- Latent growth model analysis was applied to data from 285 midshipmen undergoing BMT.
- Fitness levels and Total Mood Disturbance (TMD) scores were assessed during the training period.
Main Results:
- Cadets with lower initial fitness demonstrated a steeper increase in fitness compared to those with higher initial fitness.
- No significant relationship was found between the initial Total Mood Disturbance (TMD) level and the rate of change in TMD.
- Initial fitness levels influenced mood state differences; lower initial fitness correlated with lower initial TMD scores.
- A larger rate of change in TMD was observed in participants with higher initial fitness levels.
Conclusions:
- Fitness level is a significant factor influencing mood state changes during BMT.
- Training programs should consider both physical and psychological aspects, including social factors, for comprehensive cadet development.
- Interventions may be beneficial to support cadets with lower initial fitness and manage mood disturbances effectively.
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