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| Factors that promote and prevent exercise engagement in older adults | | Author(s) | Rachel S Newson, Eva B Kemps |
| Journal title | Journal of Aging and Health, vol 19, no 3, June 2007 |
| Pages | pp 470-481 |
| Source | http://www.sagepublications.com |
| Keywords | Exercise ; Participation ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; Australia. |
| Annotation | 217 older Australians (aged 63-86) completed a questionnaire at home, in which they rated various motivators and barriers to exercise, and indicated future intention to exercise. Health concerns were the strongest motivators to exercise, whereas physical ailments were the most common barrier to exercise. Older Australians were fairly motivated to exercise and experienced few barriers to exercise. Age, gender and exercise level differentiated between reported motivators and barriers, which in turn were associated with future intention to exercise. Reasons that promote and prevent exercise engagement are quite varied and depend on personal factors. Exercise intervention programmes for older people should incorporate these factors. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-071126212 A |
| Classmark | CEA: TMB: DP: 3F: 7YA |
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