Physiological and Psychological Effects of Short-Term Recreational Football in Adults 60+

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-09 DOI:10.3390/ijerph21091194

Mélanie Boithias, Thi Thao Truc Le, Emma Guillet-Descas, Alain Belli, Mikko Julin, Michael J. Duncan

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Abstract

Recreational football has shown growing evidence that it could be played safely in adults aged 60+ and that it is physically beneficial. Less is known about the psychological aspects, except for the lived experiences of players. The aim of the present study was to analyze both physiological and psychological effects of short-term recreational football. Fifteen participants took part in a six-week training program of recreational football played at a walking pace with two sessions of 1 h and 30 m per week. Physical fitness was assessed before and after the training period and psychological questionnaires were given at the same time. Body mass and body mass index were significantly decreased, but no other significant effects were found on physical fitness. Participants experienced less frustration related to psychological needs (autonomy and competence). Six weeks were too short to observe significant physical improvements while psychological benefits were already experienced. In this short period, psychological aspects seem predominant. These effects may encourage to long-term adhesion. The activity has the potential to keep adults 60+ exercising, which is important for maintaining good global health and seeing physical changes later.

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短期休闲足球对 60 岁以上成年人的生理和心理影响

越来越多的证据表明，60 岁以上的成年人可以安全地进行休闲足球运动，而且对身体有益。除了球员的生活经历外，人们对其心理方面的了解较少。本研究旨在分析短期休闲足球运动对生理和心理的影响。15 名参与者参加了为期六周的休闲足球训练计划，以步行速度进行训练，每周两次，每次 1 小时，每次 30 米。在训练前后对身体素质进行了评估，并同时进行了心理问卷调查。结果显示，体重和体重指数明显下降，但对体能没有其他明显影响。学员在心理需求（自主性和能力）方面的挫折感较少。六周的时间太短，无法观察到明显的身体改善，而心理方面的益处已经显现。在这么短的时间内，心理方面似乎占主导地位。这些效果可能会鼓励长期坚持。这项活动有可能让 60 岁以上的成年人坚持锻炼，这对于保持良好的整体健康和日后看到身体变化非常重要。

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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7.30

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14422

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1 months

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