Hippotherapy and physical aktivity in senior age

This thesis examines the importance of physical activity in old age, focusing on hippotherapy as a specific form of therapy. The aim of the study is to analyze the benefits of hippotherapy for seniors in terms of physical, mental, and social health. The theoretical part defines key concepts related to aging, physical activity, and hippotherapy. The research part is based on a questionnaire survey conducted among seniors with experience in physical activity, including hippotherapy. The research findings confirm that regular physical activity, particularly hippotherapy, contributes to improved physical fitness, psychological well-being, and social integration of seniors. Keywords aging, physical activity, hippotherapy, physical health of seniors, mental health of seniors, social integration, rehabilitation, questionnaire survey