Evaluation of a Recreational Team Game for Seniors: Lifeball--A Case Study

Autor/inn/en	Holt, Anne-Marie; Howat, Peter; Alfonso, Helman
Titel	Evaluation of a Recreational Team Game for Seniors: Lifeball--A Case Study
Quelle	In: ACHPER Australia Healthy Lifestyles Journal, 56 (2009) 2, S.17-21 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1445-8918
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Adults; Physical Activity Level; Team Sports; Social Isolation; Psychological Patterns; Measures (Individuals); Physical Activities; Recreational Activities; Individual Development; Well Being; Questionnaires; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Mannschaftssport; Soziale Isolation; Messdaten; Freizeitgestaltung; Individuelle Entwicklung; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Fragebogen; Australien
Abstract	The objective of this project was to assess changes in physical activity, social isolation and loneliness of Lifeball participants as a result of participation in Lifeball. Lifeball is a team game based on walking, ball passing and goal shooting. Newly enrolled Lifeball players (n = 95) aged 50 years and over were recruited from Lifeball clubs in Western Australia. Subjects completed a questionnaire on their physical activity levels and perceptions of their psychosocial health and well-being. The questionnaire was administered at baseline and after 3 months of participation in Lifeball. There was no significant change to overall physical activity levels. However, it appears Lifeball was used to replace other recreational pursuits that the subjects were involved in. There was a positive shift in variables associated with social isolation and loneliness. Lifeball provides alternative physical activity opportunities and may help reduce social isolation and loneliness. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. 214 Port Road PO Box 304, Hindmarsh, SA 5007, Australia. Tel: +61-8-8340-3388; Fax: +61-8-8340-3399; e-mail: membership@achper.org.au; Web site: http://www.achper.org.au
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10