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Oleh :
Heri Triwibowo, Kiki Puspitasari
ABSTRACT
Cognitive function generally is affected by several factors, for instance: physical health,
physical activity, mental health, social activity, and social support associated with cognitive
impairment. Sport or physical activity probably an important non-pharmacological can be done
beneficially for cognitive function and reducing the risk of cognitive impairment. This study aims to
prove the relationship between physical activity and cognitive on elderly in Tanjungan village Kec.
Kemlagi of Mojokerto. The research design on this study uses analytical analysis with cross-
sectional approach. The samples being studied were 30 elderly in Tanjungan village Kec. Kemlagi
of Mojokerto. Data were collected using questionnaire, physical activity using GPPAQ and
cognitive function using MMSE. Based on data obtained 11 respondents (36,7%) of elderly were
quite active on physical activity, 9 respondents (30%) of elderly were inactive on physical activity
and 1 respondent (3,3%) of elderly was active on physical activity. The result of Spearmen Rho test
was = 0,000 with =0,05 in consequence <, itmeans H0 rejected and H1 accepted, therefore
“there is relationship between physical activity and cognitive function on elderly in Tanjungan
Village Kec. Kemlagi of Mojokerto” with coefficient correlation is r = 0,779 which means high and
strong correlation. Elderly have to be more frequently and regularly carry out physical activity
such as walking, jogging, gardening, farming, and taking part on gymnastic elderly diligently.