Change in physical activity and stress during COVID-19 in a
sample of older adults with exercise habits

J 2021

Change in physical activity and stress during COVID-19 in a sample of older adults with exercise habits

VAJDA, Petr; Kateřina STRAŠILOVÁ and Lenka SVOBODOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Change in physical activity and stress during COVID-19 in a sample of older adults with exercise habits

Authors

VAJDA, Petr (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution); Kateřina STRAŠILOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Lenka SVOBODOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Studia Sportiva, Brno, Czech Republic, Masarykova univerzita, 2021, 1802-7679

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

30304 Public and environmental health

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

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RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14210/21:00124527

Organization unit

Faculty of Arts

EID Scopus

2-s2.0-85123684110

Keywords in English

SARS-CoV-2 Infection; Coronavirus; Disease; Pandemic

Abstract

V originále

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 outbreak forced many states to introduce public health and social me-asures (PHSM), which may pose an obstacle to performing physical activity (PA). METHODS: This study investigated PA levels and their changes and perceived stress in a sample of 193 participants (aged 71.21 ± 4.87 years) engaged in exercise lessons prior to PSHM. Data were collected via an online survey distributed directly to the participants. The survey included two instruments: the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Perceived Stress Scale. RESULTS: The results indicate that sports habits may be a protective factor in staying active and meting PA recommendations. Nevertheless, there were no associations between the number of exercise lessons in the pre-COVID-19 period and PA level or the perceived change in PA during PSHM. Ability to replace the cancelled exercise lesson with PA of similar duration and intensity was negatively associated with PA levels and its change. The PSS-10 score suggests that the sample did not experience a significant increase in perceived stress, but the relationship of this outcome to PA is unclear.CONCLUSIONS: The promotion of alternative PA that could be performed during PHSM and building long-term exercise habits in older adults should be considered.

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VAJDA, Petr; Kateřina STRAŠILOVÁ and Lenka SVOBODOVÁ. Change in physical activity and stress during COVID-19 in a sample of older adults with exercise habits. Studia Sportiva. Brno, Czech Republic: Masarykova univerzita, 2021, vol. 15, No 2, p. 6-16. ISSN 1802-7679.

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VAJDA, Petr; Kateřina STRAŠILOVÁ and Lenka SVOBODOVÁ. Change in physical activity and stress during COVID-19 in a sample of older adults with exercise habits. \textit{Studia Sportiva}. Brno, Czech Republic: Masarykova univerzita, 2021, vol.~15, No~2, p.~6-16. ISSN~1802-7679.

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