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• Χρυσάγης, Νικόλαος
• Νικηταράς, Νικήτας
• Χαρίτου, Σοφία
• Δούκα, Αγγελική
• Σκορδίλης, Εμμανουήλ
• Κουτσούκη, Δήμητρα

The study examined the views of 76 elderly women, from different geographic areas in Greece. The participants were living in either urban (46.1%) or suburban/rural (53.9%) areas. Data was obtained through a survey questionnaire which included demographic questions at the beginning followed by a section regarding the quantity as well as the quality of the programs undertaken by the participants. In addition, the participants indicated the reasons for participation into the «Sports for All» programs. The most important reasons for the elderly women to participate were to have a good time, improve their mood, health and physical conditioning. Elderly women were satisfied with the content and the organization of the programs. Despite however their ongoing participation and satisfaction from the programs, they appeared unhappy with the equipment used. Further, urban participants differed in attendance, satisfaction and reasons of participation compared to their suburban/rural counterparts. «Sports for All» programs for elderly people in Greece require constant assessment and feedback from the participants, in order to be designed and organized more efficiently.

• Health sciences
• Sociology

• Sports
• Women

older adults, women, physical activity, fitness for all

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