The Influence of Physical Activity Program on Physical Fitness of Older Adult Women

Abstract

Physical fitness is one of the main factors determining the basis of health, quality of life and well-being, which is why more and more attention should be devoted to this issue among older adults.The aim ofthe study was to gain know-ledge of physical fitness of older adult women after the application of the 6-month program of physical activity. The study included thirty five women over the age of 60, who were listeners of University of the Third Age in Biała Podlaska.The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test was used to assess physical fitness. Activities undertaken by thesurveyed women within the 6-month program of classes, in which the dominant forms were streamline gymnastics, aqua aerobics and nordic walking, had a positive impact on improving their physical fitness. Physical activity programs focused on improvement of physical activity responsible for the overall functioning of an older adult person should be developed for people over 60 years of age.

Keywords

• physical fitness
• physical activity program
• older adult women