Aging-related changes in the relationship between the physical self-concept and the physical fitness in elderly individuals.

ABSTRACT: The paper focuses on long-term changes in parameters of self-perception (ie, physical self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy), physical activity, and its relationship to physical fitness of healthy and active old adults. The sample of 22 physically active and healthy elderly (age M_t1  = 66.00) originates in an earlier skiing intervention study following a longitudinal study design with four time points of measurement over a period of 6 years. Self-reports on physical self-concept (PSK), general self-esteem and self-efficacy, and an activity index were assessed and compared to physical fitness data (VO_2max and muscle strength). Significant time effects (over 6 years) were obtained with respect to global physical self-concept, endurance (PSK), and VO_2max

SUBMITTER: Amesberger G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6850752 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature