Physical Activity, Physical Function, and Stages of Change in Older Adults

Riebe, Deborah; Garber, Carol Ewing; Rossi, Joseph S.; Greaney, Mary L.; Nigg, Claudio R.; Lees, Faith D.; Burbank, Patricia M.; Clark, Philip G. (2005). Physical Activity, Physical Function, and Stages of Change in Older Adults. American journal of health behavior, 29(1), pp. 70-80. PNG Publications and Scientific Research 10.5993/ajhb.29.1.6

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Objective: To characterize physical activity and physical function by stage of change and age in older adults. Methods: One thousand two hundred thirty-four individuals completed The Yale physical activity survey (YPAS), stage of change for exercise, and the Up-and-Go physical function test. Results: Most subjects were in the maintenance (50.4%) or precontemplation stages (21/0%). YPAS scores were higher and Upand-Go scores were lower as exercise stage increased. Physical activity and physical function scores were lower in older age groups. Conclusion: Higher stages were positively associated with physical activity and physical function. Age was a significant moderator variable affecting stage, physical activity, and physical function.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Sport Science (ISPW)

UniBE Contributor:

Nigg, Claudio Renato

Subjects:

700 Arts > 790 Sports, games & entertainment

ISSN:

1087-3244

Publisher:

PNG Publications and Scientific Research

Language:

English

Submitter:

Claudio Renato Nigg

Date Deposited:

06 Mar 2024 12:16

Last Modified:

01 Jul 2024 16:16

Publisher DOI:

10.5993/ajhb.29.1.6

PubMed ID:

15604051

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/193396

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