Stone Rachael C, Rakhamilova Zina, Gage William H, Baker Joseph
J Aging Phys Act. 2018 Apr 1;26(2):267-275. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0279. Epub 2018 Apr 24.
While physical activity is increasingly promoted for older adults, there is a paucity of sport promotion, which has distinct benefits from exercise and remains stereotypically associated with younger age. Curling is a moderately intense and safe sport that continues to gain popularity; however, no research has investigated psychophysical benefits of curling for older adults. The present study compares high-experience (20+ years; n = 63) and low-experience (<20 years; n = 53) curlers (aged 60+ years) with older adult noncurlers (n = 44) on measures of daily functionality, balance confidence, and perceptions of the aging process. While no significant differences were found between high- and low-experience curlers, any level of experience reported significantly better functionality, physical confidence, and aging attitudes compared to noncurlers (p ≤ .05). Although further research is necessary, the results suggest that any level of curling experience can enhance older adult psychophysical well-being, and warrants consideration for physical activity promotion and falls prevention programs.
虽然越来越提倡老年人进行体育活动，但针对老年人的运动推广却很匮乏，运动有明显的益处，并且一直以来都被刻板地认为与年轻人相关。冰壶是一项强度适中且安全的运动，其受欢迎程度持续上升；然而，尚无研究探讨冰壶运动对老年人心理生理方面的益处。本研究将经验丰富（20年以上；n = 63）和经验不足（20年以下；n = 53）的60岁及以上冰壶运动员与老年非冰壶运动员（n = 44）在日常功能、平衡信心以及对衰老过程的认知等方面进行比较。虽然经验丰富和经验不足的冰壶运动员之间未发现显著差异，但与非冰壶运动员相比，任何水平的冰壶运动经验都能带来显著更好的功能、身体信心和衰老态度（p≤0.05）。尽管有必要进行进一步研究，但结果表明，任何水平的冰壶运动经验都能增强老年人的心理生理幸福感，值得在体育活动推广和预防跌倒计划中加以考虑。
