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. 1984;20(3):167-72.
doi: 10.2190/a6ab-mbn1-g8hv-258h.

The effects of an aerobic exercise program on psychological variables in older adults

S Perri 2nd, D I Templer

The effects of an aerobic exercise program on psychological variables in older adults

S Perri 2nd et al. Int J Aging Hum Dev. 1984.

Abstract

In a study assessing the psychological effects of exercise in the elderly, a fourteen week aerobic program produced a significant increase in self-concept and a significantly greater perceived internal locus of control. Improvement in memory was not found.

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