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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out how much knowledge South Korean University students would demonstrate with regard to older adults and to the normal processes of aging. Methods: Participants (n=145) majoring in community sports and recreation from the four different universities responded to the questionnaires based on the American National Institute on Aging's (NIA) quiz assessing aging and demographic trends, diet and medications, physical health, and mental health.
Results: The students responded relatively high percentage of correct answers in the areas of aging and demographic trends, diet and medication, and physical health. With regard to their knowledge of aging and intelligence, depression, and personality, the students showed incorrect responses. Discussion: The results indicate that there exists a need to provide the students with formal aging class to expand their scopes of knowledge and increase their understanding to better serve aging society.