The ENJOY Project: usage and factors to support adherence and physical activity participation
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Article Title | The ENJOY Project: usage and factors to support adherence and physical activity participation |
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ERA Journal ID | 214372 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Levinger, Pazit (Author), Dunn, Jeremy (Author), Panisset, Maya (Author), Haines, Terry (Author), Dow, Briony (Author), Batchelor, Frances (Author), Biddle, Stuart J. H. (Visual artist), Duque, Gustavo (Author) and Hill, Keith D. (Author) |
Journal Title | Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine |
Journal Citation | 6 (3), pp. 1-9 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 2379-2868 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1249/TJX.0000000000000163 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.lww.com/acsm-tj/Fulltext/2021/07150/The_ENJOY_Project__Usage_and_Factors_to_Support.1.aspx |
Abstract | Objectives: Long-term engagement and participation in physical activity by older adults in the general population is poor. The Exercise interveNtion outdoor proJect Method: People aged ≥60 yr underwent a 12-wk structured supervised physical activity program using outdoor exercise park equipment followed by a 6-month maintenance phase. Participants completed two surveys: at the completion of Results: The social aspect (60%), health benefits/improvement (41.5%), and supervision (36.9%) were the most cited factors in positively supporting participation, with 60.8% continued using the Exercise Park regularly during the maintenance phase. The main barriers to continued usage for both regular users and nonusers included other commitments (71.4%), the weather (60.7%), and medical/health problems (42.8%). Conclusions: The Seniors Exercise Park can be utilized to promote sustainable engagement in physical activity for older people. However, future implementation strategies should consider approaches to overcome barriers for participation. |
Keywords | older adults; seniors; physical activity; participation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
420699. Public health not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Copyright © 2021 by the American College of Sports Medicine. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Melbourne |
Monash University | |
Centre for Health Research | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q65z5/the-enjoy-project-usage-and-factors-to-support-adherence-and-physical-activity-participation
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