A Study of the Results of Using Thai Classical Performing Arts in Exercising for the "Soi Sukkapap Dee" Housewives Community Group in Ban Nong Koi, Dang Yai Sub-district, Mueang District, Khon Kaen, by Using Devies' Practical Skills Learning Management Model

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of using traditional Thai dance postures in exercise among members of the “Suaysukkapabdee” group in Nongkoy Village, Daengyai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. The study utilizes the Devies-based practical skills learning approach. The objectives of the study are: (1) to examine the effects of using traditional dance postures for exercise on the participants, and (2) to assess their satisfaction with the program. The sample group consisted of 10 housewives from Nongkoy Village, selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included (1) six activity plans for incorporating traditional dance postures into exercise, each lasting 2 hours, totaling 12 hours; (2) instructional videos; (3) learning materials; (4) a satisfaction questionnaire covering three aspects with 12 items; and (5) a skills assessment form for measuring exercise performance with 10 items. The study employed a quasi-experimental research design, specifically a single-group posttest design, and data were analyzed using statistical methods including mean, standard deviation, and percentage analysis. The findings are expected to provide insights into the effectiveness of traditional dance postures in exercise and participants' satisfaction with the program. Research Findings: 1. The results of using traditional Thai dance postures for exercise among the " Suaysukkapabdee " housewives’ group in Nongkoy Village, Daengyai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, using the Devies-based practical skills learning approach with 10 participants, revealed that the participants used Thai dance postures for exercise at the highest level, with a mean score (x̄) of 4.32 and a standard deviation (S.D.) of 0.76. 2. The results of the satisfaction survey among the housewives’ group in Nongkoy Village, Daengyai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, who used Thai dance postures for exercise with the Devies-based practical skills learning approach, showed that the participants were highly satisfied with using Thai dance postures for exercise, with a mean score of 4.59 and a standard deviation (S.D.) of 0.64.