Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on self-esteem and physical self-efficacy of college women

Dr. Usha S Nair; Deepthi Raj TV

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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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International Journal of Applied Research

Vol. 3, Issue 6, Part S (2017)

Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on self-esteem and physical self-efficacy of college women

Author(s)
Dr. Usha S Nair and Deepthi Raj TV

Abstract
Therapeutic horseback riding, a term which takes into account the relationship formed with the horse both while riding and on the ground, has been widely accepted among the professionals in the therapeutic field.

Purpose: The present study was developed to determine how 10 weeks of horseback riding programme can have an effect on self-esteem and physical self-efficacy on college women.

Subjects: Thirty women were divided into the horseback riding exercise and control group (n = 15 each.

Methods: The exercise was performed for 15 minutes, 3 times per week for 10 weeks. Post-exercise evaluation was performed after 10 weeks.

Results: t test revealed significant mean difference from pre to post test score on self-esteem and physical self-efficacy on college women.

Conclusion: self-esteem and physical self-efficacy improved in college women after 10 week Therapeutic horseback riding programme.

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How to cite this article:

Dr. Usha S Nair, Deepthi Raj TV. Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on self-esteem and physical self-efficacy of college women. Int J Appl Res 2017;3(6):1354-1358.

IMPACT FACTOR (RJIF): 8.4

Vol. 3, Issue 6, Part S (2017)

Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on self-esteem and physical self-efficacy of college women

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