FEATURES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF THE POPULATION OF GOMEL REGION DEPENDING ON AGE AND GENDER

Abstract

Objective: to study features of physical activity of the population of Gomel region depending on age and gender. Material and methods . The methodical basis of the study was selective one-time observation. 1050 respondents aged from 18 to 60 and older (370 men, 680 women) took part in a sociological poll. The computer database SPSS.Statistics.22 was made on the basis of the conducted study. To obtain scientifically substantiated results, the received data were subjected to the statistical analysis. Results . The population residing in various districts of Gomel region are characterized by certain kinds of physical exercise: walking (58.6 %), cycling (22.9 %), jogging (17.8 %). 11.2 % respondents spend less than 30 minutes a day on physical activity, and the most of it - in men (p < 0.01). 69.4 % respondents do not attend any sport centers and it is more relevant for women (p < 0.01). An inverse correlation between the age and types of aerobic exercise has been determined (walking, cycling, jogging), (r = -0.6, p < 0.05).