Розумова працездатність у різні вікові періоди залежно від режиму рухової активності

Abstract

Much attention is paid to the problem of mental retardation during aging, as well as under the influence of factors that determine this aging. As for the study of age patterns of changes in mental and physical performance, such studies are isolated and do not take into account previous motor experience. The importance of addressing this issue is beyond doubt because only the maintenance of a high level of mental and physical performance is a necessary condition for active and creative longevity. The aim of the study. Study of age dynamics of mental working capacity at different modes of daily motor activity. Research methods. A survey of 128 healthy men aged 40-79 years with different usual modes of daily physical activity, who have different motor experience – from a master of sports to people who have never been engaged in physical culture. Subjects were divided into 4 groups, each of which was ranked by age at ten-year intervals. Mental performance was assessed by the indicators of the proofreading test. Results of the research. Analysis of the dynamics of information processing speed in adulthood and old age showed that individuals with a high level of daily physical activity until late periods of ontogenesis had a probable advantage in mental performance compared to their peers who lead a sedentary lifestyle. In this case, a significant impact on the dynamics of mental performance was shown by the previous sports activities of the individual. Conclusions. Individuals with a high level of daily physical activity have an advantage in the values of attention, intensity and speed of information processing compared to their peers who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Athletes who have maintained a high mode of physical activity have a likely advantage in mental capacity up to 70 years of age.