Impact of Senior Dance on emotional and motor parameters and quality of life of the elderly
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https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2017000100008Keywords:
Dancing, Postural Balance, Aged, Mental Health, Quality of Life.Abstract
Objective: to verify the effects of Senior Dance on cognitive and motor parameters and quality of life of elderly people. Methods: pre-experimental study with pre- and post-test for a group with a convenience sample composed of 20 elderly of both genders. Participants were evaluated through the agility test, the balance scale and inventories of depression and anxiety, and a questionnaire on quality of life. Elderly people participated in a physical activity program featured as Senior Dance for a period of three months. Results: the intervention resulted in improved scores in most of the variables, with significant results only for anxiety classified as temporary emotional state. Conclusion: Senior Dance was effective as physical exercise to improve the quality of life, as well as the physical and mental health of the elderly.
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2017-06-12
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Gouvêa, J. A. G., Antunes, M. D., Bortolozzi, F., Marques, A. G., & Bertolini, S. M. M. G. (2017). Impact of Senior Dance on emotional and motor parameters and quality of life of the elderly. Rev Rene, 18(1), 51–58. https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2017000100008
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