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A prática de exercício funcional versus a de hidroginástica em idosos : evolução na condição física e nos parâmetros fisiológicos associados à prática
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Atualmente, o número de idosos praticantes de atividade física aumentou, embora, ainda, esse número seja menor que os sedentários. Este fator é importante, uma vez que são conhecidos os benefícios que um estilo de vida ativo pode proporcionar a nível fisiológico, psicológico e social. Assim, é cada vez mais importante compreender quais as atividades físicas que mais benefícios trazem para os idosos. O presente estudo tem como objetivo perceber se há evolução nos resultados no pré teste e pós teste após 3 meses, verificar se há associação entre as variáveis moderadoras de carácter pessoal e as variáveis dependentes, constatar se a prática de hidroginástica proporciona melhoria na condição física do que a prática de exercício funcional.
A amostra do estudo foi constituída por 20 pessoas, com mais de 65 anos, residentes no distrito de Castelo Branco estando dividida em dois grupos: 10 praticantes de Hidroginástica, 10 praticantes de exercício funcional. Os utentes praticavam Atividade Física duas vezes por semana pelo menos há dois anos. O instrumento utilizado para a recolha de dados foi a bateria de testes da Sénior Fitness Test (Rickli & Jones,2008). Após análise dos resultados verificamos que não há associação entre as variáveis de carácter pessoal e dos valores dos parâmetros da condição física, ocorreram diferenças estatisticamente significativas dos valores dos testes da Frequência Cardíaca, Levantar e Sentar, Sentar e Alcançar, Alcançar atrás das costas e andar 6 minutos no pré e no pós teste; Os idosos praticantes de exercício funcional apresentaram melhores valores nos parâmetros fisiológicos e nas variáveis da condição física na Flexibilidade, Velocidade e Força. Os idosos praticantes de hidroginástica apresentaram melhores valores na variável da condição física resistência.
Currently, the number of senior citizens practising physical activity has increased, although it is still a small part compared to those who remain in a sedentary state. This is an important issue, giving the fact that an active lifestyle provides a lot of physiological and social benefits. Therefore, it is very important to realize which activities benefit the most senior citizens. This research has, as a goal analyse the evolution of the results, before and after the tests in three months, verify if there is any link between the personal moderating variables and the dependent ones. Also, to verify which one of this two types of activities improves the most the the physical condition of the practitioners The study sample was formed by 20 people, aged above 65, residing in Castelo Branco's district and it was split in two groups: 10 practitioners of functional exercise and the remainig 10, practitioners of water aerobics. All of the twenty people had been practicing physical activity twice a week for at least two years. The instrument used to data gathering was the Senior Fitness Test (Rickli&Jones, 2008) battery test. After the analysis of the results, we concluded that there is no link between the personal variables and the physical condition parameter values. Some significant statistic differences were seen of the values form the heart rate, 30 seconds chair stand, chair sit and reach, back scratch, and 6 minute walk tests in the pre and after tests. The senior practitioners of functional exercise revealed better values in the phisiological results as well as in the flexibility,speed and strength tests. The water aerobics senior practitioners revealed better values in the endurance parameter.
Currently, the number of senior citizens practising physical activity has increased, although it is still a small part compared to those who remain in a sedentary state. This is an important issue, giving the fact that an active lifestyle provides a lot of physiological and social benefits. Therefore, it is very important to realize which activities benefit the most senior citizens. This research has, as a goal analyse the evolution of the results, before and after the tests in three months, verify if there is any link between the personal moderating variables and the dependent ones. Also, to verify which one of this two types of activities improves the most the the physical condition of the practitioners The study sample was formed by 20 people, aged above 65, residing in Castelo Branco's district and it was split in two groups: 10 practitioners of functional exercise and the remainig 10, practitioners of water aerobics. All of the twenty people had been practicing physical activity twice a week for at least two years. The instrument used to data gathering was the Senior Fitness Test (Rickli&Jones, 2008) battery test. After the analysis of the results, we concluded that there is no link between the personal variables and the physical condition parameter values. Some significant statistic differences were seen of the values form the heart rate, 30 seconds chair stand, chair sit and reach, back scratch, and 6 minute walk tests in the pre and after tests. The senior practitioners of functional exercise revealed better values in the phisiological results as well as in the flexibility,speed and strength tests. The water aerobics senior practitioners revealed better values in the endurance parameter.
Description
Trabalho de Projeto apresentado à Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Atividade Física na especialização de Gerontomotricidade.
Keywords
Condição física Atividade física Hidroginástica Exercício funcional Idoso Qualidade de vida Bem-estar Physical condition Physical activity Water aerobics Functional exercise Senior citizen Quality of life Well-being