ABSTRACT

Relationships between Service Agents and Participation Characteristics of physical Activities and the Service Satisfaction among Elderly

Lee, Hui-Jin
Department of Physical Education Graduate School,
CATHOLIC KWANDONG University
Supervised by Professor Park, Jin-Kyung

The of this study provides baseline data to assist improvement of quality about the Sports Instructor for aged and the Service Agent program, also contributes development of interdisciplinary study associated with the Gerontology, the Social Welfare, the Physical Education, and etc.
In the Gangneung City, the Sampling of senior citizens who are provided “Physical activity of aged” service was investigated.
Total 388 questionnaires except 12 questionnaires from 400 questionnaires were analyzed through the SPSS 20.0.
The results are as follows, First, there was a meaningful difference of the satisfaction according to the Service Agent. The National Health Insurance Service had got a high level of satisfaction. The reason is related with the proximity of the facility.
Second, there was a meaningful difference of the satisfaction according to the event of physical activity program. The Weight Training and the Health Gymnastics was presented a high level of satisfaction. The reason is related with the reflection in the interesting program.
Third, there was a meaningful difference of the satisfaction according to the frequency of physical activity program. The frequency of twice a week was presented a high level of satisfaction. The reason is related with the building a relationship with the Sports Instructor for aged.
Finally, there was a meaningful difference of the satisfaction according to the period of physical activity program. The period of six months was presented a high level of satisfaction. The reason is related with the retention length of interest.