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MODULE-4 Physical Education for Various Populations
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences 13.3 PHYSICAL EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Exercising regularly plays a very important role in maintaining the healthy
lifespan in elderly adults. Inactivity leads to weakness and poor balance more
than the age factor. The risk of developing dementia is increased in older adults
due to inactivity or sedentary lifestyle.

Walking or jogging are the weight bearing exercises which can help in maintaining
Note the strength of bones and thus it reduces the risk of osteoporosis and frequent
fracture among the older adults. Exercise also play an important role in decreasing
the risk of various chronic conditions, heart disease and diabetes.

Maintenance of cholesterol level within a healthy range decreases the risk of
heart disease and stroke which can be avoided with the help of regular exercise.

Most important fear in older adults are fear of falling and that can be managed
with proper functioning reach in older adults and with exercise it can be
maintained.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 13.2

1) List out the exercises suitable for older adult age group.

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2) What kind of exercises should be given to sedentary people?

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13.4 PHYSICAL EXERCISE FOR WOMEN

Regular physical activity helps in reducing the risk of various leading causes of
death. Regular physical activity helps in reducing the risk of heart related
problems, diabetes and mainly cancers and depression among females. It builds
and maintains the healthy bones, muscles and joints in women.

Exercise helps to maintain the weight with overall fitness and also prolonged
good health.

It is always advised to consult doctors before beginning exercise if one has been
inactive for a long period due to any health issues or pregnancy.
One can only do brisk walking or light exercise for 10 minutes to be active after
a long rest.
There are various barriers in physical activity for women as they have lack of
time, lack of motivation, lack of energy, parenting and family issues gender
stereotyping etc.
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