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Effects of Depression and Water Aerobics Gina Tolomei, Nicole Roach, Jake Norby, & Zach Mauck

Introduction ● What is depression? “From episodes of unhappiness that affect most people from time to time, to persistent ○ low mood and inability to find enjoyment” (Lox et al., 2014, 286) Signs & symptoms ○ ○ Causes Exercise program - water aerobics ● ○ Structure Setting ○ ○ Unique Features Personnel ○ From: www.qsource.org

Structure ● F : 3-5 times a week ● I : Moderate ● T : 30-60 minutes ● T : Aerobic From: coastalempireseniors.com

Setting ● In groups All around the same age and skill level. ○ ○ Social aspect takes mind off of depression. Water ● ○ “Water exercise improves participation and adherence to an exercise program according to the group interaction and socialization resulting from the water exercise intervention.” (Sato et al., 2007)

Personnel ● Socialization Groups ○ ○ Talk Time ● Relativity and Connection ○ Similar Age Groups From: http://www.williamshorepool.org/

Psychological Aspect on Unique Features ● Water takes off stress of the body Neurotransmitters involved ○ ■ Norepinephrine Dopamine ■ ■ Serotonin Sato et al. study on water exercise and the effect it has on health-related quality of life ○ in elderly people Magnil et al. study on on risk factors in elderly patients with depression ○ ● “water is supportive, low-risk exercise environment that might reduce the likelihood of acute injury and fear of falling, and which might therefore improve participation and adherence to an exercise program,” (Sato et al., 2007)

Conclusion ● Why is water aerobics a good exercise program for elderly individuals? From: www.cityofmesquite.com

References Lox, C., Martin Ginis, K., & Petruzzello, S. (2014). The psychology of exercise (4th ed.). Holcomb Hathaway. Magnil, M., Janmarker, L., Gunnarsson, R., & Björkelund, C. (2013). Course, risk factors, and prognostic factors in elderly primary care patients with mild depression: A two-year observational study. Scandinavian Journal Of Primary Health Care , 31(1), 20-25. doi:10.3109/02813432.2012.757074 Ratey, J. & Hagerman, E. (2008). Spark . New York: Little, Brown. Sato, D., Kaneda, K., Wakabayashi, H., & Nomura, T. (2007). The Water Exercise Improves Health-Related Quality of Life of Frail Elderly People at Day Service Facility. Quality of Life Research, 16 (10), 1577-1585. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/40212637