The effects of an aerobic exercise program on psychological variables in older adults.
In a study assessing the psychological effects of exercise in the elderly, a fourteen week aerobic program produced a significant increase in self-concept and a significantly greater perceived internal locus of control. Improvement in memory was not found.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008570:Memory, Short-Term; D008875:Middle Aged; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012649:Self Concept