Table 2.
Means (and SD) of memory scores, executive index and PA measures for each age group
| Younger adults (n = 19) | Older adults (n = 25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Episodic memory score | ||
| % of correctly recalled words | 48.16 (10.57) | 25.00 (10.41) |
| Working-memory score | ||
| % of errors on the working-memory load | 10.53 (6.64) | 21.00 (6.12) |
| Executive functions scores | ||
| Inhibition | 0.32 (0.11) | 0.448 (0.09) |
| Flexibility | 26.05 (7.10) | 59.04 (32.96) |
| Updating | 24.68 (1.83) | 21.40 (3.37) |
| Executive index | 2.23 (1.37) | -1.53 (2.68) |
| Physical activities | ||
| Leisure activities (IAL) | 2.74 (0.65) | 3.08 (0.84) |
| Sports (IAS) | 4.27 (3.54) | 3.97 (3.64) |
| PA index | 7.01 (3.52) | 7.05 (3.91) |