Neurologic Changes With Aging, Physical Activity, and Sport Participation. Issue 1 (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leach, Susan Joy; Ruckert, Elizabeth Audrey
• Is Part Of: Topics in geriatric rehabilitation. Volume 32:Issue 1(2016:Jan./Mar.)
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: cognitive changes with aging -- endurance sports -- information processing -- masters athlete -- neurologic changes with aging -- reaction time -- tennis; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 618.9703
• DOI: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000088
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-7524

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this review is to explore age-related changes within the neurologic system and examine the influence of physical activity and sport participation on those changes. Cognitive measures such as executive function, attentional resources, and information processing are used to study the neurologic system via brain technology and behavioral outcomes within the context of aging, physical activity, and sport participation. Studies suggest that sport participation in cycling, running, swimming, and tennis may have benefits for older adults in reaction time, attention, coordination, and accuracy during daily tasks.