Ageing, sport and physical activity participation in Scotland.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

As sport and physical activity are vital to support extended health spans, this study aimed to analyse the current trends in sports participation and physical activity rates among individuals aged 65 years and older in Scotland. Data were compared with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) guidelines and analysed the influence of key factors on participation rates.

Methods

The study used data from the Scottish Health Survey and the Scottish Household Survey (2019) to investigate self-reported participation in physical activity and sports across different age groups. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulations were used to analyse the relationships between participation rates and influencing factors. Participation data for Parkrun events in Scotland were also analysed for the

SUBMITTER: Davison RCR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10562595 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature