Influence of physical activity on the personality of the elderly OF THE ELDERLY

Authors

  • Běla Hátlová University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně
  • Tereza Louková
  • Iva Wedlichová
  • Milena Adámková Ségard

Keywords:

Seniors, active lifestyle, physical training, Sokol organisation, personality factors.

Abstract

Senior citizens benefit greatly from physical activities. Not only do they contribute to the senior’s physical condition, but they also help them to stay mentally fit. In Czech Republic a tradition of active lifestyle is established supported by a physical training organization “Sokol”.  In our study, we observed Influence of physical activity on the personality of the Groups of senior men and women, actively participating or not participating in regular group physical training in Sokol organisation. The personality factors of seniors older than 60 and 75 years measured by questionnaire personality factors  “NEO five-factor personality inventory (NEO-FFI)”.

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Published

20-03-2014

How to Cite

Hátlová, B., Louková, T., Wedlichová, I., & Adámková Ségard, M. (2014). Influence of physical activity on the personality of the elderly OF THE ELDERLY. Acta Salus Vitae, 2(1). Retrieved from http://odborne.casopisy.palestra.cz/index.php/actasalusvitae/article/view/26

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