Age-related changes in physical activity patterns in Poland
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 22, Issue 59
Abstract
[b]Introduction.[/b] The beneficial influence of physical activity on human’s health and well-being remains unquestionable. The epidemiologic studies carried out all over the world show that sedentary lifestyle contributes to numerous chronic diseases and conditions.[b]The aim of the study[/b] was to assess the physical activity level of the Polish society and to examine age-related differences of total energetic expenditure of Polish adults aged over 15 years old.[b]Material and methods.[/b] A CAPI survey was carried out the random representative sample of the Polish population (n = 1028). A questionnaire deriving from Eurobarometer 183-6/58.2 Physical Activity was applied in the study. The questionnaire consisted of a short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and questions concerning the context of physical activity and perception of environmental opportunities for physical activity.[b]Results.[/b] According to IPAQ methodology 27.9% of the subjects were insufficiently active, 32.3% moderately active and 33.5% were highly active. The median scores of total energetic expenditure amounted to x– = 2331.26 (± 2159.43) MET min/week. Age was weakly correlated with physical activity (PA) level (r = –0.141; p < 0.001). A strong relationship between these variables was found in the parabola of form PA = Age ∙ 104,386 – Age² ∙ 1.3325 + 695.853 (R² = 0.054) with a maximum at the age of 33–43.[b]Conclusions.[/b] The PA level of the Polish society is not as low as it has been shown in numerous studies. Age seems to be a strong determinant of PA level. The non-linear relationship between total physical activity and age has been observed. Age is correlated with the intensity of recreational physical activity; the older we get the less intensively we participate in physical activity in free time.
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Monika Piątkowska
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