The influence of physical activity on life quality formation of elderly people

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https://doi.org/10.15391/snsv.2016-1.009

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physical activity, quality of life, elderly people, leisure time

Abstract

Pavlova Iu.

Purpose: to analyze the relationship between various parameters of life quality and physical activity level of older Ukrainian citizens.

Material & Methods: 150 female aged 65,2±4,3 years were interviewed with MOS SF 36 and IPAQ questionnaire.

Results: it is shown the values of scales Emotional role functioning (44,0 points), General Health (51,4 points) and Bodily Pain (52,2 points) can be considered as critical.

Conclusions: statistically significant correlation between the numbers of metabolic equivalents used on physical activity during work (study), duration of active recreation was found

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Published

2016-02-28

How to Cite

Павлова, Ю. О. (2016). The influence of physical activity on life quality formation of elderly people. Slobozhanskyi Herald of Science and Sport, (1(51), 53–56. https://doi.org/10.15391/snsv.2016-1.009

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