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

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