The Effect of Aerobic Exercise Models and Gender on Mood and Life Skills

Teten Hidayat, Mardiana Mazaulan

Abstract


This study aimed to examine the effects of aerobic exercise models and gender on mood and life skills. The research employed a quantitative approach using a 2×2 factorial experimental design. The sample consisted of 60 fitness center members, including 30 males and 30 females, assigned to either body combat or zumba exercise groups. The research instruments included the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) to measure mood and the Life Skills Scale for Sport (LSSS) to assess life skills. Each group participated in structured sessions conducted three times per week for eight weeks, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. Data were analyzed using paired-sample t-tests and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results indicated that aerobic exercise had a significant effect on improving mood (η²p = 0.11) and life skills (η²p = 0.12). Furthermore, a significant interaction between exercise models and gender was found for both variables. Zumba training was more effective in improving mood among females, whereas body combat training showed greater effects in enhancing life skills among males. These findings suggest that aerobic exercise contributes not only to physical fitness but also to psychological and social development.

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body combat; gender; life skills; mood; Zumba.

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