Physical activity and chosen aspects of psychological status of elderly adults

Abstract

The aim of this article is to review current research on relationship between physical activity and chosen aspects of psychological status of elderly adults. Among many psychological aspects cognitive functions and anxiety and depression as emotional aspects were chosen. The results suggest that physical activity correlates with higher cognitive performance and lower rates of anxiety and depression.

Keywords

• aktywność fizyczna
• kondycja psychiczna
• sprawność osób starszych
• funkcje poznawcze
• demencja
• lęk
• depresja