DEVELOPING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PATTERNS ON THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF ELDERLY

Abstract

This research aims to (1) develop physical activity patterns on the physical fitness of the elderly, and (2) compare the effects of organizing physical activity patterns on the physical fitness of the elderly in a sample group of elderly individuals aged 60 and above, totaling 54 people who have met the sample group selection criteria and have been certified by a health physician before participating in the activity. The participation in the activity lasted for a total of 8 weeks, with sessions held 3 days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, each session lasting for 1 hour, totaling 24 sessions. Data was collected before, during, and after the training, and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Two-way Repeated Measures ANOVA, and t-test. The research findings revealed that...

               (1) The format of physical activity organization that affects the physical fitness of elderly individuals developed at 3.38 is most appropriate. (2) The results of comparing the format of physical activity organization that affects the physical fitness of the elderly in the experimental group showed significantly higher physical fitness than the control group at the .05 level. (3) From the expansion of outcomes using the format of physical activity that affects the physical fitness of the elderly, comprising three aspects: Aspect 1: Feelings towards organizing physical activities that affect the physical fitness of the elderly. Aspect 2: Physical activities that promote overall body movement, increase strength, and prolong the ability to perform activities. Aspect 3: Physical activities that lead to meeting new friends, increase social connections, and expand social networks.