AKTIVITAS FISIK LANSIA SELAMA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Abstract

Abstract

Physical activity could affect the immunity system and reduce the risk of exposure to several diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine and identify the physical activity of the elderly in Benowo sub-district during the Covid-19 pandemic with the use of a sampling technique. The research method used was univariate analysis using the total sampling technique. The physical activity of the elderly was measured using the Indonesian version of the PASE (Physical Activity Scale for Elderly). The result of this study involving 55 elderly with 6 men and 49 women. This study showed that the majority of participants had activity in the light category (53%) and only (7%) did activities in the heavy category. The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on the physical activity of the elderly. In order to maintain healthy immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic, the elderly are expected to carry out physical activity even though it is in the low category.

Keywords: Physical Activity, Elderly, Covid-19