Why older people do not participate in leisure time physical activity: a survey of activity levels, beliefs and deterrents
(2004)
Journal Article
Crombie, I. K., Irvine, L., Williams, B., McGinnis, A., Slane, P., Alder, E., & McMurdo, M. (2004). Why older people do not participate in leisure time physical activity: a survey of activity levels, beliefs and deterrents. Age and ageing, 33(3), 287-292.
Background: regular physical activity has been shown to have many health benefits. However, many older people are physically inactive. Objective: to investigate why older people are reluctant to participate in leisure time physical activity and to... Read More about Why older people do not participate in leisure time physical activity: a survey of activity levels, beliefs and deterrents.