The green prescription and New Zealand older adults : motives, benefits and barriers : a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2010 / Asmita Patel ; supervisors: Grant Schofield, Justin Keogh.
Despite empirical evidence for the health-related benefits of physical activity, a large proportion of older adults are insufficiently active. In New Zealand, the Green Prescription is the nationwide physical activity scripting programme. The Green Prescription has been found to be effective in incr...
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| Summary: | Despite empirical evidence for the health-related benefits of physical activity, a large proportion of older adults are insufficiently active. In New Zealand, the Green Prescription is the nationwide physical activity scripting programme. The Green Prescription has been found to be effective in increasing physical activity in previously low-active and sedentary adults. However, more information is required about the efficacy of Green Prescription use with older adults. The present research examined participants' views and experiences of physical activity counseling via the conventional Green Prescription and a modified pedometer-based Green Prescription. Both versions of the Green Prescription were effective in increasing and maintaining physical activity over a 12-month period. Demographic factors were found to significantly influence perceived barriers and motives for physical activity regardless of type of Green Prescription administered. Author supplied keywords: Older adults; Motives; Physical activity; Green prescription; Barriers. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource Also held in print (xvi, 303 leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm) (T 613.710846 PAT) in off-campus storage, box 15 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |