PENGARUH MODIFIED KHON DANCE TERHADAP TINGKAT KEBUGARAN PADA LANSIA DI KELURAHAN LOWOKWARU KOTA MALANG

Background: Aging is a process of change that occurs anatomically, physiologically, and biochemically so that the ability and function of the body as a whole can be affected. The causative factor for the lack of physical activity in the elderly is the limitation of the elderly when doing their daily activities. Elderly people who experience decreased physical activity will affect various aspects, such as obesity, sleep disturbances, decreased endurance, decreased physical fitness, etc.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of modified khon dance on fitness levels in the elderly.
Methods: The research design used was Quasi Experimental with the One Group Pre-Test Pos-Test Design approach. The population in this study were elderly people in Lowokwaru Village RW. 14, Malang City with a total sample of 30 respondents taken by purposive sampling method. The measurement instrument used in this study was the 6-Minutes Walk Test.
Results: Based on the results of the study, it is known that modified khon dance has an influence on fitness levels in the elderly in Lowokwaru Village RW. 14, Malang City. This is based on statistical tests using the Wilcoxon signed rank test which gets a p-value = 0.000 <0.05.
Conclusion: There is an effect of modified khon dance on fitness levels in the elderly in Lowokwaru Village RW. 14, Malang City.