Dance, Old People and Psychosomatic Health

Authors

  • Fotios Mavrovouniotis Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Eirini Argiriadou Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2008.1247

Keywords:

dancetherapy, physical activity, quality of life

Abstract

The aim of the present review is the examination of dance effects on old people’s physical and psychological health. Information concerning the relationship between dance, as a form of physical activity, and old
people’s health is presented, as well as researches for old people’s participation in dance programs aiming to
their health improvement. The studies review showed that the participation in dance programs is a way for
old people’s physical as well as psychological health improvement.

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Published

2008-11-30

How to Cite

Mavrovouniotis Φ., & Argiriadou Ε. (2008). Dance, Old People and Psychosomatic Health. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 6(2), 222–231. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2008.1247

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Articles