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Physiological and Psychological Effects of Short-Term Recreational Football in Adults 60+

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  • Mélanie Boithias

    (Inter-University Laboratory of Human Movement Biology, Campus Sante, University Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, 42023 Saint-Etienne, France)

  • Thi Thao Truc Le

    (Laboratory of Vulnerabilities and Innovation in Sport, UFR STAPS, University Claude Bernard LYON 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France)

  • Emma Guillet-Descas

    (Laboratory of Vulnerabilities and Innovation in Sport, UFR STAPS, University Claude Bernard LYON 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France)

  • Alain Belli

    (Inter-University Laboratory of Human Movement Biology, Campus Sante, University Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, 42023 Saint-Etienne, France)

  • Mikko Julin

    (Research, Development and Innovation Unit, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, 02650 Espoo, Finland)

  • Michael J. Duncan

    (Centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK)

Abstract

Recreational football has shown growing evidence that it could be played safely in adults aged 60+ and that it is physically beneficial. Less is known about the psychological aspects, except for the lived experiences of players. The aim of the present study was to analyze both physiological and psychological effects of short-term recreational football. Fifteen participants took part in a six-week training program of recreational football played at a walking pace with two sessions of 1 h and 30 m per week. Physical fitness was assessed before and after the training period and psychological questionnaires were given at the same time. Body mass and body mass index were significantly decreased, but no other significant effects were found on physical fitness. Participants experienced less frustration related to psychological needs (autonomy and competence). Six weeks were too short to observe significant physical improvements while psychological benefits were already experienced. In this short period, psychological aspects seem predominant. These effects may encourage to long-term adhesion. The activity has the potential to keep adults 60+ exercising, which is important for maintaining good global health and seeing physical changes later.

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  • Mélanie Boithias & Thi Thao Truc Le & Emma Guillet-Descas & Alain Belli & Mikko Julin & Michael J. Duncan, 2024. "Physiological and Psychological Effects of Short-Term Recreational Football in Adults 60+," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(9), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:9:p:1194-:d:1474610
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    1. Esther Imperlini & Annamaria Mancini & Stefania Orrù & Daniela Vitucci & Valeria Di Onofrio & Francesca Gallè & Giuliana Valerio & Giuliana Salvatore & Giorgio Liguori & Pasqualina Buono & Andreina Al, 2020. "Long-Term Recreational Football Training and Health in Aging," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-15, March.
    2. Sophie Mowle & Emma Eyre & Mark Noon & Jason Tallis & Michael J. Duncan, 2022. "“Football- It’s in Your Blood”—Lived Experiences of Undertaking Recreational Football for Health in Older Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-15, November.
    3. Michael J. Duncan & Sophie Mowle & Mark Noon & Emma Eyre & Neil D. Clarke & Mathew Hill & Jason Tallis & Mikko Julin, 2022. "The Effect of 12-Weeks Recreational Football (Soccer) for Health Intervention on Functional Movement in Older Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-11, October.
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