Practical of physical activity between aged of the Valley of the Paraíba, São Paulo, Brazil
Abstract
Physical inactivity in the elderly often stems from socio-cultural constraints, rather than a disability. Thus this study aims to characterize the profile of seniors who participate in the Elderly Community Centre. Descriptive study, cross-sectional, exploratory, quantitative approach developed in the Social Centers for the Elderly in the Paraíba Valley. The study population was characterized by the predominance of women, average age 72 years, the ethnic self-declared white color, single mothers with incomplete primary education and specialized manual occupation. According to the data collected, we can see that physical activity changes to better the lives of the elderly, not only for the physical conditions, but mainly because it leads to the return or retention of their social activities, that support for welfare these emotional.Downloads
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