Physical activity and physical fitness of the Lubelski Third Age Univeristy students in their opinion
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Public Health - Year 2013, Vol 123, Issue 1
Abstract
[b]Introduction. [/b]The increasing number of older people determines the necessity to activate them socially and physically. Research should be carried out to find if this particular social group leads a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity is one of its determinants and it influences maintaining good physical and psychical form. [b]Aim.[/b] The aim of this survey was to present subjective physical activity level of the students of the Third Age University in Lublin. [b]Material and methods. [/b]The study was conducted at the Third Age University in Lublin among 85 students aged above 55 years. The students were examined with a questionnaire. [b]Results. [/b]Most of the students of the Lubelski Third Age University are active people. Fifty per cent of respondents exercise at university classes. Among active people, 80% exercise also at home. Mostly preferred form of activity is gymnastics (31%). It was also indicated that age can influence the opinion about personal health state. The biggest group of respondent (40%) evaluating it as good were 55-64 year-old students. However, the oldest age group (75-84 years old) is most satisfied of their physical form. [b]Conclusions.[/b] The students of the Lubelski Third Age University are physically active. The students can maintain their fitness thanks to a wide offer of the university, which is the health-favoring environment and which can help with learning pro-health habits.
Authors and Affiliations
Piotr Książek, Justyna Staniak, Natalia Szczepanik, Maciej Kamiński
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