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Chih-Chia Jj Chen1, Kelly Stubbington2, Soyoun Lim3
1Department of Health and Human Physiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
Abstract:
This study investigated the effects of a 6-week activity course on health and well-being in untrained college students. Twenty-two participants (ages 18-23) engaged in either badminton or soccer twice a week. Using Badminton World Federation (BWF) Shuttle Time Lesson Plans, both groups showed significant improvements in the quadrant jump and standing long jump tests, with badminton participants demonstrating greater gains in the quadrant jump. In addition, Resilience levels increased in both groups and exercise self-efficacy saw a larger rise in the soccer class. The data suggested that badminton might improve agility more due to the need for rapid direction changes in a smaller court. Further, university activity classes could enhance both physical and mental well-being, though prior soccer experience and limited badminton court access may boost self-efficacy more in soccer participants. Lastly, BWF Shuttle Time Lesson Plans proved effective for introducing badminton to beginners.
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