Artículo
The relationship between perceived exertion, physical activity and quality of life in older women
Autor/es | Sumpter, David A.
García González, Alfonso Javier Pozo Cruz, Jesús del |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Educación Física y Deporte |
Fecha de publicación | 2015 |
Fecha de depósito | 2017-04-24 |
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Resumen | This paper highlights the relationship between perceived exertion, physical activity, and quality of life in a sample of 14 Spanish olderadults. In relation to the Back Scratch Test, there was a significantly positive ... This paper highlights the relationship between perceived exertion, physical activity, and quality of life in a sample of 14 Spanish olderadults. In relation to the Back Scratch Test, there was a significantly positive correlation between total energy expenditure (METs) and the reportedperception of exertion (RPE) as measured by the Borg Scale 6-20. In regards to the relationship between health related quality of life and the BorgScales, there was a significant negative relationship found during the 30-s Chair Stand Testbetween the component of the SF-36 Physical Roleand theBorg Scale 0-10. In regards to the relationship between the dimensions of health related quality of life and the Borg Scales, there was a significantnegative relationship found between the Visual Analogical Score(VAS) and the Borg Scale 0-10during the 30-s Chair Stand Test. Similarly, there wasa significant negative relationship found between the VAS and the Borg Scale 6-20during the 8-ft-up-and-go Test. The most important finding of thepresent study was that RPE during functional exercises may significantly influence the perception of quality of life in older adults. |
Cita | Sumpter, D.A., García, A.J. y Pozo Cruz, J.d. (2015). The relationship between perceived exertion, physical activity and quality of life in older women. Revista de Psicología del Deporte, 24 (2), 281-287. |
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