Physical fitness behavior in older adults

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https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.13.3.2024.20224

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older adults, homes for elderly, motor activity

Abstract

Introduction: The demographic increase of older people is a global event in the 21st century. Achieving a healthy physical condition will increase the quality of life of this age group. Objective: To evaluate the physical fitness behaviors of older adults in Villa Clara province. Materials and methods: A descriptive study was carried out. The following variables were studied: strength, agility, balance, general mobility, coordination, flexibility and endurance. Results and Discussion: The results of the test are associated, predominating the evaluation of good in Ranchuelo (40 %), in Quemado de Guines (53.3 %), very good in San Juan de la Yera (86.7 %) and in the nursing home 2 of Santa Clara, the evaluation of good (65 %). Conclusion: The province of Villa Clara demonstrates the importance of physical fitness evaluations of older adults.

 

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Author Biographies

Antonio Jesus Perez-Sierra, University of Sonora

The Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Activity is an organ of the Division of Biological and Health Sciences of the University of Sonora whose mission is to train professionals who develop health-related skills through the practice of physical activity and sport, linking teaching with the generation, application and dissemination of knowledge of physical culture, extending the benefits to the community, to contribute to the promotion of a more sustainable society.

Lourdes de Guadalupe Rodriguez-Perez , University "Marta Abreu", Villa Clara

Research in the field of Physical Culture is directed to the projection of scientific work in the field of orientation, experimentation and psychological, biomechanical, medical-biological and value formation in physical activity. It is based on the theoretical and practical recognition of the integral preparation of the athlete, of the need of physical activity as part of human development in all sectors of the population and of recognizing Physical Recreation as an unavoidable need of human beings. Its activity is not only directed to research but also to the improvement of human resources and the socialization of scientific results.

Xenia Mónica Aguiar-Santiago, University "Marta Abreu", Villa Clara

Research in the field of Physical Culture is directed to the projection of scientific work in the field of orientation, experimentation and psychological, biomechanical, medical-biological and value formation in physical activity. It is based on the theoretical and practical recognition of the integral preparation of the athlete, of the need of physical activity as part of human development in all sectors of the population and of recognizing Physical Recreation as an unavoidable need of human beings. Its activity is not only directed to research but also to the improvement of human resources and the socialization of scientific results.

Alberto Bautista Sanchez-Oms, University "Marta Abreu", Villa Clara

Research in the field of Physical Culture is directed to the projection of scientific work in the field of orientation, experimentation and psychological, biomechanical, medical-biological and value formation in physical activity. It is based on the theoretical and practical recognition of the integral preparation of the athlete, of the need of physical activity as part of human development in all sectors of the population and of recognizing Physical Recreation as an unavoidable need of human beings. Its activity is not only directed to research but also to the improvement of human resources and the socialization of scientific results.

Manuel Octavio Encinas-Trujillo, University of Sonora

The Department of Sports Science and Physical Activity is an organ of the Division of Biological and Health Sciences of the University of Sonora whose mission is to train professionals who develop health-related skills through the practice of physical activity and sport, linking teaching with the generation, application and dissemination of knowledge of physical culture, extending the benefits to the community, to contribute to the promotion of a more sustainable society.

Angel Dennis Rodriguez-Villegas, University of Sonora

The Department of Sports Science and Physical Activity is an organ of the Division of Biological and Health Sciences of the University of Sonora whose mission is to train professionals who develop health-related skills through the practice of physical activity and sport, linking teaching with the generation, application and dissemination of knowledge of physical culture, extending the benefits to the community, to contribute to the promotion of a more sustainable society.

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Published

2024-12-30

How to Cite

Pérez Sierra, A. J., Perez-Sierra, A. J., Rodriguez-Perez , L. de G., Aguiar-Santiago, X. M., Sanchez-Oms, A. B., Encinas-Trujillo, M. O., & Rodriguez-Villegas, A. D. (2024). Physical fitness behavior in older adults. Revista Iberoamericana De Ciencias De La Actividad Física Y El Deporte, 13(3), 137–151. https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.13.3.2024.20224

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