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Perceptions of exercise screening among older adults
Liza Stathokostas1, Andrea F M Petrella1, Wendy Blunt2
1a Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada.
Summary
Physical activity screening is acceptable to older adults but not always seen as necessary. However, it can boost confidence and motivation for exercise participation when simple and convenient.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Physiology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Prephysical activity screening is crucial for older adults' safe engagement in exercise.
- Barriers to exercise participation may prevent older adults from completing necessary screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore community-dwelling older adults' perceptions and experiences of prephysical activity screening.
- To analyze views on the Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ) and standardized exercise stress tests.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of qualitative data from older adults (n=112) aged 75±7 years.
- Participants underwent a treadmill stress test and completed the GAQ, followed by interviews on their screening experience.
Main Results:
- Older adults found physical activity screening acceptable, though not universally necessary.
- Screening experiences indicated potential for increased exercise confidence and motivation through reassurance and fitness tracking.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity screening can support exercise adoption in older adults.
- Screening processes should be simple, convenient, and enhance motivation and confidence for sustained participation.
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