The Effect of Aquatic Exercise for People with disabilities : A case of Synchronized Swimming

40020050031The purpose of this study is to clarify the exercise intensity of synchronized swimming for peopel with disabilities. The participants were 5 women, 3 people with disabilities and 2 who were not. The maximum heart rate variation observed in the study was 104 to 121 beats/min. The highest maximum heart rate was observed in the case of a participant with cerebral palsy. The range of the exercise intensity of the average heart rate during swimming was 40% to 50%, which proved that the exercise had been done in physically safe condition. Additionally, we gave a questionnaire about the effect of mental and physical health of the participants in taking part in the synchronized swimming club. The results showed a positive effect of constant swimming exercise in mental and physical health. It can be said that the closer relationship with colleagues and the sense of accomplishment they feel in the exercise help to motivate participants to continue swimming .departmental bulletin pape