Özet:

Abstract A study was carried out in the Province of Seville, in which the Research Group Trabajo Social y Político Social (PAIDI Sej-452) of the Pablo de Olavide University. The research goal was to conduct a study linking physical activity with functional capacity, psychosocial profile, self-esteem and social situation. Based on an experimental methodology of the Posttest-Only Group Design type, a group of elderly people performing physical activity and another group with sedentary profiles are analyzed. Using various scales including VATAD and the Rosenberg scale, it is established that physical activity in the elderly is in relationships with higher levels of self-esteem, as well as with a better social situation, and a better sociability and relationship with their environment.

Anahtar Kelimeler: