Document Type : Original research study
Authors
1 M. Sc. Student of Motor Behavior, Semnan University
2 Assistant Professor of Motor Behavior, University of Semnan
3 Associate Professor of Motor Behavior And Cognitive Scinces, Shahid Beheshti Universiy
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Mindfulness and Motor-Working Memory training on quality of life in active elderly. Participants were 32 athlete's elderly male from Tehran. Research method was semi-experimental and the sample were selected conveniently and then participants were randomly assigned into 4 experimental groups (Mindfulness, Motor-Working memory, combined and control). Participants completed the quality of life questionnaire in pre-test and post-test. Interventions were performed during 12 sessions. The results of showed that, there is a significant effect of three methods on improving the quality of life of the active elderly. Also, there was a significant effect of mindfulness on Autonomy and Self-realization subscales and there was a significant effect of Motor-Working memory on Autonomy. Generally, the sport coaches and psychologists can to apply Mindfulness and Motor-Working Memory training as a simple and inexpensive way to improve the quality of life in active elderly.
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