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Best-practice physical activity programs for older adults: Findings from the National Impact Study

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  • Hughes, S.L.
  • Seymour, R.B.
  • Campbell, R.T.
  • Whitelaw, N.
  • Bazzarre, T.

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Objectives. We assessed the impact of existing best-practice physical activity programs for older adults on physical activity participation and health-related outcomes. Methods. We used a multisite, randomized trial with 544 older adults (mean age 66 years) and measures at baseline, 5, and 10 months to test the impact of a multiple-component physical activity program compared with results for a control group that did not participate in such a program. Results. For adults who participated in a multiple-component physical activity program, we found statistically significant benefits at 5 and 10 months with regard to self-efficacy for exercise adherence over time (P

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  • Hughes, S.L. & Seymour, R.B. & Campbell, R.T. & Whitelaw, N. & Bazzarre, T., 2009. "Best-practice physical activity programs for older adults: Findings from the National Impact Study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 99(2), pages 362-368.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2007.131466_6
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.131466
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    1. Michael Lechner & Paul Downward, 2017. "Heterogeneous sports participation and labour market outcomes in England," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 49(4), pages 335-348, January.

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