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Social support and exercise adherence among older adults /Brassington, Glenn S. January 2000 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-63). Also available on the Internet.
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Factors influencing physical activity among older adults with high normal or mild high blood pressureLee, Young-shin, Laffrey, Shirley C., January 2003 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2003. / Supervisor: Shirley C. Laffrey. Vita. Includes bibliographical references. Also available from UMI.
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Effects of a home-based physical activity program implemented by a trained caregiver on the physical function of community-dwelling older adultsGraham, Sandra Annette 28 August 2008 (has links)
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Effects of mat Pilates on cardio-metabolic and physical fitness parameters in the elderly in Pretoria, South AfricaFourie, Marinda. January 2012 (has links)
M. Tech. Clinical Technology. / Aims of this study was designed to: 1. Evaluate the effects of mat Pilates on cardiometabolic parameters in the elderly, by: a) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on resting heart rate (HR) in the elderly; b) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on resting blood pressure (BP) in the elderly; c) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on fasting glucose levels in the elderly; d) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on total cholesterol (TC) in the elderly and e) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on triglycerides (TG) in the elderly. 2. Evaluate the effects of mat Pilates on physical fitness parameters in the elderly, by: a) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on anthropometric variables in the elderly; b) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on shoulder, hip and knee flexibility in the elderly; c) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on muscular strength in the elderly; d) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on muscular endurance in the elderly and e) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on cardiorespiratory endurance (VO2max) in the elderly.
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Self-efficacy and physical activity in older adultsLee, Chang S. 06 July 2011 (has links)
The Center for Disease Control (2008) and William (2006) reported that the
American older population has dramatically increased recently. Numerous studies
found that when people get old, they are more likely to have functional disabilities
with physical components. Frontera et al. (2000) and Doherty (2003) reported that
older adults have significantly decreased muscle force and power. They also have a
higher risk of chronic disease, arthritis, type 2-disabetes, obesity, and certain types of
cancer compared to young adults (Grembowski et al, 1993; & Wojtek et al, 2009).
Self-efficacy is a person’s belief in his or her ability to succeed in a particular
situation (Bandura, 1997 and 1999), and several studies have shown that a strong
sense of self-efficacy could maintain regular physical activity and change health
behavior to reduce the risk of illness or mortality of older adults (CDC, 1999; &
MaAuley et al. 1997).
The current study examined the relationship between self-efficacy for exercise
and level of physical activity for older adults. This study also examined the
relationship between self-efficacy for exercise and the level of physical activity
through various demographic dimensions including age, gender, marital status, years
of completed education, and household income. Participants of the study were 50
years of age and older, who currently live in the Midwest. Two local senior centers
and one volunteer group provided the participants. A total of 202 questionnaires were
distributed to volunteer participants during the spring and summer of 2010, and 124
were returned.
Data analysis included the use of one-way ANOVA to determine the
relationship between the self-efficacy for exercise and the level of physical activity.
Multiple Regression determined the relationships between self-efficacy for exercise
and the level of physical activity through the demographic variables. Results indicated
that the exercise self-efficacy scale positively related with leisure activity group.
However, no differences were observed for the exercise self-efficacy scale by
habitual and occupational physical activity. The results also indicate that significant
correlations were found between age and exercise self-efficacy. Younger adults
indicated that moderate and regular physical activity positively affected their exercise
self-efficacy.
The findings suggest that young adults who engage in more physical activity
attain more favorable exercise self-efficacy than older adults. The conclusions
indicate that some differences were observed between the level of physical activity
and exercise self-efficacy, and these findings add to our understanding of the
physiological and cognitive benefits of physical activity, and its impact on older
adults’ cognitive perspectives. / Department of Educational Studies
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A randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of different exercise frequencies for maintaining rehabilitation outcomes for older adultsFoley, Amanda Lee January 2008 (has links)
Research has shown the benefits of exercise are transient and gains achieved in geriatric rehabilitation progams are not maintained post discharge. Sedentary behaviour increases with advancing age, making levels of exercise frequency and long-term program adherence difficult to achieve in older populations. The primary aim of the study was to investigate whether once a week exercise is as effective as twice a week for maintaining outcomes post physical rehabilitation in a consecutive sample of older adults. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2008.
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A randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of different exercise frequencies for maintaining rehabilitation outcomes for older adultsFoley, Amanda Lee January 2008 (has links)
Research has shown the benefits of exercise are transient and gains achieved in geriatric rehabilitation progams are not maintained post discharge. Sedentary behaviour increases with advancing age, making levels of exercise frequency and long-term program adherence difficult to achieve in older populations. The primary aim of the study was to investigate whether once a week exercise is as effective as twice a week for maintaining outcomes post physical rehabilitation in a consecutive sample of older adults. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2008.
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High intensity strength training to enhance balance control in frail older adults /Hess, Jennifer A., January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2004. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 135-143). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.
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Predicting exercise adherence in older adults the addition of motivational orientations to the traditional self-efficacy approach /Renkens, Jason R. January 2003 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--Purdue University, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 90-99). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.
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Effect of 6 weeks of balance and strength training on measures of dynamic balance in older adultsKnerl, Christopher John. January 2008 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--University of West Florida, 2008. / Title from title page of source document. Document formatted into pages; contains 70 pages. Includes bibliographical references.
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