A STUDY OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING QUALITY OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN MUEANG CHANTHABURI DISTRICT, CHANTHABURI PROVINCE
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https://doi.org/10.14456/nrru-rdi.2023.50Keywords:
Physical fitness, Physical well-being quality, Needs for physical activity and recreation, Elderly peopleAbstract
The preparation of activities aimed at creating good health characteristics for post-retirement individuals led to a research study focusing on the current conditions, and physical well-being needs of the elderly in Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province. A sample group of 351 cases was selected using a two-stage random sampling method. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires with a reliability coefficient of 0.93, collected in each Sub-district for convenience and analyzed using statistical methods; percentages, averages, and standard deviations. The research findings revealed that the majority of the sample group had 1-2 days of free time for physical activities per week (51.85%), often with uncertain scheduling or depending on the availability of free time (35.33%), and typically spending about 60 minutes per activity session (36.75%). The most significant need identified was for increased physical activities (24.50%), primarily motivated by a desire to stay healthy (29.63%). In terms of physical fitness and physical well-being quality, the sample group was found to be at a moderate level (M=3.19, S.D.=0.49). However, they had the highest level of need for physical fitness and quality of life (M=4.99, S.D.=0.10). This data is valuable for creating physical fitness programs involving exercise activities relevant to the happiness and good health of the elderly, which are suitable, safe, and promote daily routines in accordance with the environmental context of the elderly in the area for long-term effectiveness.
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