Posted: February 28th, 2013

Exercise adherence in older adults and discuss why many older adults are not active and strategies that may encourage participation and improve exercise adherence.

Factors that influence exercise participation and adherence among older adults. Why are some older adults reluctant to begin an exercise program, and why is adherence sometimes poor? What barriers do older adults face in attempting to begin and adhere to an exercise program? (35 points)
Strategies for encouraging participation and increasing adherence to exercise programs for older adults.