The effects of aerobic dance were observed of female university students. The aerobic dance was performed three times a week for two months. Exercise was performed for one hour without rest. Physical characteristics, body composition, motor performance, respiratory function and cardiovascular function of subjects were measured before, during and after training. Results obtained were as follows;
　1) Body weight and fat content of the body decreased significantly 2.0 kg and 2.8 kg respectively and weight of lean body mass increased 0.8 kg. Subcutaneous fat layers observed 7 sites except chest decreased significantly. All girthes of body and four extremities observed in the experiment decreased significantly. Thus it can be said that fat content of the body of the subjects was decreased by training of aerobic dance for two months and body shape become slender after training.
　2) Significant records of sit up test, side step test and flexibility (four items) were observed after training when compared with those before beginning of training. Reaction time of body and record of vertical jump was not changed.
　3) Values of vital capacity, forced vital capacity and maximum volume of ventilation increased significantly by training of aerobic dance. Heart rate during exercise decreased while oxygen intake increased after training. Increased in maximum oxygen intake and maximum volume of ventilation were 6.5% and 19.3% respective though maximum heart rate decreased slightly. All out time became longer 7.5% of its initial value. Thus it can concluded that training effect was observed by training of aerobic dance for two months.

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