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Senior physical activity (PA) contests in nursing homes are feasible and beneficial. These contests improved residents' motivation and physical performance, demonstrating their value for older adults.

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  • Gerontology
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  • Public Health

Background:

  • Competition enhances motivation and physical performance in younger populations.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of competitive physical activity in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of inter-nursing home physical activity (PA) contests for seniors.
  • To evaluate changes in motivation and physical performance among residents participating in these contests.

Main Methods:

  • Seniors from two nursing homes participated in PA contests over three months.
  • Activities included balance, gait speed, sit-to-stand, and arm curl tests.
  • Feasibility was measured by adherence, difficulty, and satisfaction; motivation was assessed using BREQ-2 and A-PMCEQ questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Contest adherence was 86%, with a mean difficulty score of 30.8% and satisfaction of 87%.
  • Significant improvements were observed in gait speed (p < 0.001), sit-to-stand performance (p < 0.001), and arm curl scores (p < 0.001).
  • Amotivation and external motivation decreased significantly (p <= 0.03), alongside a reduction in ego-involving climate (p = 0.02).

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity contests are a feasible intervention in nursing home settings.
  • These contests can positively impact the motivational climate and enhance physical performance in seniors.