Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) explains how capability, opportunity, and motivation are the key facets of behavior change ( Michie et al., 2011 ). Age-appropriate group-based exercise, using sport as a vehicle, has received recent attention where combining the physical and social aspect of sport has been
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Shuttle Time for Seniors: The Impact of 8-Week Structured Badminton Training on Markers of Healthy Aging and Evaluation of Lived Experiences—A Quasi-Experimental Study
Jason Tallis, Darren Richardson, Sharn P. Shelley, Neil Clarke, Rhys O. Morris, Mark Noon, Michael J. Duncan, and Emma L.J. Eyre
“There’s a Lifestyle, an Appreciation, a Beauty”: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Masters Rowers
Jason Rich, Pamela Beach, and Heidi K. Byrne
Masters athletics is a competition for adults who are over the age of peak performance for a sport ( Callary, Belalcazar, et al., 2023 ). Typically, this is above the age of 35 years. Masters athletes often train harder and more frequently than fit individuals who do not compete ( Callary et
“Being” an Older Adult Skier: The Phenomenology of Masters Alpine Ski Racers
Carly Litchfield, Denise M. Connelly, Melissa E. Hay, and Elizabeth Anne Kinsella
Few older adults engage in physical activity at the recommended levels to maintain health and independence (Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults; Statistics Canada, 2015 ). In stark contrast is a unique group of older adults who train and compete in sport. Since the mid-1970s
Exploring the Effects of a Golf Program on Psychological and Social Wellbeing for People With Dementia, Carers, and Staff
Nathan Hill, Sonia Fihosy, and Paul M. Camic
to sport and physical activity, the cognitive and physical health benefits of which are well documented—for example, the potential for physical activity to mitigate cognitive decline ( Guure, Ibrahim, Adam, & Said, 2017 ). There is also consideration of the systemic impact of dementia on those in a
For the Love of the Game: An Exploration of the Experiences and Psychosocial Development of Women 70 Years of Age and Older Who Play Volleyball
Jessica Brooke Kirby and Mary Ann Kluge
Sport is predominately considered to be a domain of our youth ( Coakley, 2015 ). When we think of sport, we most often think of elite, professional-level competition; rarely do we think of middle-aged to older aged adults. Despite the perception of the youthfulness of sport, there are increasing
Effects of Sport Participation on Gait Coordination, Symmetry, and Variability in Older Adults
Mohsen Shafizadeh, Stuart Bonner, Jonathan Fraser, Shahab Parvinpour, Mohsen Shabani, and Andrew Barnes
sustained physical function ( Edholm et al., 2019 ). Some older adults also participate in organized sports to maintain their health and well-being ( Jenkin et al., 2016 ; Stenner et al., 2020 ). Sport participation has been reported to offer numerous health benefits including a reduced risk of
Reasons Why Older Adults Engage in Physical Exercise. Comparative Study Eastern Europe Versus Southern Europe
José M. Cancela, Karina Pereira, Irimia Mollinedo, Manuela Ferreira, and Pedro Bezerra
Europe). The practice of exercise and sport has been studied very little from these two European regions. In Europe, 35% of adults are considered to be physically inactive, and this proportion increases with age to 45% of the 60+years old ( Hallal et al., 2012 ). The prevalence of physical activity is
Why Older Australians Participate in Exercise and Sport
Gregory S. Kolt, Ruth P. Driver, and Lynne C. Giles
Research on variables that encourage older adults to exercise is limited. This study was carried out to identify the participation motives of older Australians involved in regular exercise and sport. The 815 participants (399 men, 416 women) ranged in age from 55 to 93 years (M = 63.6, SD = 7.8) and were participating in their activities of choice at least once per week. All participants completed the Participation Motivation Questionnaire for Older Adults. The most common exercise/sport activities that participants were involved in were walking, golf, lawn bowls, tennis, and swimming. The most highly reported motives for participation were to keep healthy, liking the activity, to improve fitness, and to maintain joint mobility. Principal-components analysis of the questionnaire revealed 6 factors: social, fitness, recognition, challenge/benefits, medical, and involvement. Analyses of variance showed significant differences in reasons for participation in exercise and sport based on gender, age, education level, and occupation.
Continuity in Sport Participation as an Adaptive Strategy in the Aging Process: A Lifespan Narrative
David J. Langley and Sharon M. Knight
The broad purpose of this paper is to contextualize the meaning and evolution of competitive sport participation among the aged by describing the life story of a senior aged participant. We used narrative inquiry to examine the integration of sport into the life course and continuity theory to examine the evolution of his life story. Continuity theory proposes that individuals are predisposed to preserve and maintain longstanding patterns of thought and behavior throughout their adult development. Based on this theory, we suggest that continuity in successful competitive sport involvement for this participant may represent a primary adaptive strategy for coping with the aging process. Successful involvement in sport appeared to mediate past and continuing patterns of social relationships, the development of personal identity, and a general propensity for lifelong physical activity.
The Influence of Functional Constraints on Sport-Skill Learning in a Senior Adult
David J. Langley
A large volume of research has focused on the benefits of appropriate health-related fitness activities for older adults (Spirduso, 1994). Although lifetime participation in sports is a common alternative to fitness activities, few studies have examined the subjective, personal experience underlying initial sport-skill development. The purpose of this study was to illustrate how dynamical-systems theory is a useful lens through which to examine the evolution of golf skill in 1 senior adult participant. Qualitative data collected over 7 months focused on a personal diary, formal and informal interviews, videotape analyses, and observational field notes. The development of golf skill was bounded by a series of functional constraints, as well as limiting factors connected to the task and the environment. The results illustrate the theoretical proposition (NewelI. 1986) that skill learning arises from and is structured by a system of interacting constraints.
