Physical activity, physical function, and stages of change in older adults

Authors

Deborah Riebe, University of Rhode Island
Carol Ewing Garber, Northeastern University
Joseph S. Rossi, University of Rhode Island
Mary L. Greaney, University of Rhode Island
Claudio R. Nigg, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Faith D. Lees, University of Rhode Island
Patricia M. Burbank, University of Rhode Island
Philip G. Clark, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-2005

Abstract

Objectives: 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 Up-and-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.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

American Journal of Health Behavior

Volume

29

Issue

1

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Riebe, Deborah, Carol Ewing Garber, Joseph S. Rossi, Mary L. Greaney, Claudio R. Nigg, Faith D. Lees, Patricia M. Burbank, and Philip G. Clark. "Physical activity, physical function, and stages of change in older adults." American Journal of Health Behavior 29, 1 (2005): 70-80. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.29.1.6.