Publication details
Psychomotorika v práci se seniory
| Title in English | Psychomotor activities with seniors |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2015 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Tělesná kultura |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Web | http://www.telesnakultura.upol.cz/ |
| Field | Sport and leisure time activities |
| Keywords | psychomotor activities; senior;bodily knowledge; self-suffciency; manual dexterity; cognitive abilities; life satisfaction |
| Description | Given that the population all over the world is aging, it is necessary to fi nd ways to help maintain or improve the quality of life of seniors. We are particularly interested in the possibilities of preserving self-suffi ciency and self-service, independence and the ability to perform everyday activities. One of the most eff ective forms of physical activity is psychomotr activity. According to the results of our research and practical experience gained from working with the elderly it is strongly recommended to include suitable psychomotor exercises and games focusing on the development of manual dexterity in training programs in order to improve the balance abilities and the psychosocial area. In terms of prevention, because of the growing number of neurological disorders at an old age it is appropriate to include psychomotor exercises that encourage the development of cognitive functions in the physical interventions. |