Invecchiamento attivo e promozione della salute. Il contributo dell'attività fisica e dell'esperienza motoria

Abstract

Population aging is a global phenomenon that Europe has to face in the future. The promotion of health in old age has been identified as a priority by the World Health Organization. Active aging means healthy aging, to participate fully in social life, feel more fulfilled at work, be more independent in everyday life and more engaged in society. It presents the ecological model of human development, the proactive model and the contribution of physical activity for the active aging.