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Table 3 Differences In Social Class, Sport Participation 1987 1996 (rowe Et ...


Table 3 Differences in Social Class, Sport Participation 1987 1996
(Rowe et al, 2004)
Social Class
1987
(Percent)
1990
(Percent)
1993
(Percent)
1996
(Percent)

Professional
65
65
64
63

Senior Manager
52
53
53
52

Junior Manager
47
49
49
48

Skilled
49
50
46
45

Semi-skilled
34
37
35
36

Unskilled
27
28
30
24



Table 4 Projected Chanages in Number of Sport Participants between 1996 2026, Based on Trends Established 1990 1996
(Rowe et al, 2004)
Age
1996
(in thousands)
2026
(in thousands)

30-44
6,300
5,500

45-59
3,500
3,600

60-69
1,300
2,400

70+
700
950


The total number of estimated particpants in varied sports activity is shown projected into the year 2026 in the above Table. The increased number is due to the rise of the number of people in these age groups as opposed to actual increased participation (Rowe et al, 2004). Older aged individuals, as shown by Tables 1 and 2 have significantly lower sport activity participation rates which to a large degree, as expressed in the study conducted by Rowe et al (2004), is due to reduced participation in their social group, aliments, lack of income, non-inclusion in their lifestyle as well as being uninformed that sport and exercise represent a healthful benefit that should be continued throughout an individual's life.
Thurston and Green (2004, pp. 379-387) support the previous contention of the development of more active lifestyles for older individuals, as does the Department of Health (1995) in their document More People, More Active, More Often. Physical Activity in England, and Department of Health douments in the years 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 that all make references to the overwhelming evidence that indicates that frequent and regular physical activity is beneficial to health. The foregoing includes an increased life expectancy, diabetes, control over obesity, reduction in coronary heart disease, positive health outcomes, increased mobility and coordination as well as other benefits (Thurston and Green, 2004, pp. 379-387). Studies have shown that even if an adult begins sport and exercise programs as late as 60 years of age they can improve their life expectancy by 1 to 2 years, however 40% of adults in the above 60 year age group do not partake in such a regime even if they were aware of the benefits (Thurston and Green, 2004, pp. 379-387).
The understanding of the importance of the older generation as a part of the overall national profile as well as economic, health, medical and social system, the House of Lords published is document titled Aging: Scientific Aspects, in 2005 (House of Lords, 2005).

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