Abstract
Encouraging older adults to become more active and maintain that activity is critical to the promotion of their health and well-being, maintaining social networks and independence. A variety of physical activity (PA) interventions are readily available for older adults. However, the uptake and adherence to these activities remains problematic with drop-out rates from structured programs being high. This symposium explores uptake and adherence to physical activity with a range of older adults in different settings looking at both exercise instructor and older adults’ perspectives. The symposium will conclude by drawing together issues of how to design programs that promote uptake and adherence to exercise and PA programmes.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Aug 2012 |
| Event | Eighth World Congress on Active Ageing. - Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, UK. Duration: 13 Aug 2012 → 17 Aug 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Eighth World Congress on Active Ageing. |
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| City | Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, UK. |
| Period | 13/08/12 → 17/08/12 |
Keywords
- Active ageing, exercise instructors, exercise, physical activity, attitudes, beliefs
