Keywords
older adults, physical activity, immune system, exercise, immunity, elderly
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of exercise on the immune system of older adults. Physical exercise has been known to affect one’s health positively. However, specific statistics relating to types of exercise intervention and older adults are dispersed. Autoimmune diseases are a lifelong disease that results in an overactive immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells. Which then leads to symptoms such as fatigue, pain, swelling, and digestive issues. This thesis includes systemic literature reviews that directly discuss the benefits of moderate-intensity exercise regarding the immune system of the elderly population. Results from this review reveal that there is often a positive correlation between incorporating moderate-intensity exercises and the decline of the aging immune system of older adults. However, this review does not address the long-term effects of moderate-intensity exercise.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Valdes, Anna
College
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Department
Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences
Thesis Discipline
Kinesiology
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
Subjects
Exercise--Immunological aspects; Geriatrics--Immunological aspects; Aging--Immunological aspects; Exercise for older people; Chronic diseases--Exercise therapy
STARS Citation
Tran, Brianna, "The Effects of Exercise on the Immune System of Older Adults" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 89.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/89
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