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| Titel: |
Volunteering to Promote Fitness and Caring |
| Auteur: |
Colston, Ladd G. Harper, Shirley Mitchener-Colston, Wanda |
| Verschenen in: |
Activities, adaption & aging |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 20 (1996) nr. 1 pagina's 79-90 |
| Jaar: |
1996-03-14 |
| Inhoud: |
This article will investigate and describe efforts to use college students as volunteers with mature adults. The fitness trend has encouraged people, both young and old, to actively participate in appropriate physical and recreation activities. A common desire for both longevity and quality of life are discussed as a means for linking college students with mature adults on college campuses and in geriatric service settings. Achieving fitness through one's participation in sport and exercise programs has become synonymous with good health. Short term benefits often cited include a positive impact on hypertension, osteoporosis, general well-being, self-concept, selfesteem, psychological mood, muscular strength, endurance and social inteaation. Studies on the effectiveness of intergenerational contact have fostered favorable images and attitudes towards older |
| Uitgever: |
Routledge |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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