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- Title
Making a splash: A multiple case study on the acute mood-boosting effects of aquarobics in seniors.
- Authors
MARTINS, JULIANA; RAMALHO, ANDRÉ; PAULO, RUI; DUARTE-MENDES, PEDRO; SERRANO, JOÃO; PETRICA, JOÃO
- Abstract
In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of aquarobics on the mood of elderly people. Using the POMS - Profile of Mood States questionnaire, we collected data from three participants, two men and one woman, all over 65 years old. The questionnaire was completed at four different time points: 5 minutes before water exercise, 5 minutes after, 30 minutes after, and 60 minutes after. Our results showed that a single session in water had a positive effect on the state mood of seniors. It was observed that fatigue, depression and tension decreased, while vitality increased. These results are of great importance to medical professionals, sports scientists and advocates of active aging, especially with regard to psychological and emotional well-being.
- Subjects
ACTIVE aging; OLDER people; AQUATIC exercises; PSYCHOLOGICAL well-being
- Publication
Journal of Human Sport & Exercise, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 1, p258
- ISSN
1988-5202
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14198/jhse.2024.191.20