Department of Health Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Posters, Speeches, Lectures, etc.
Title
Promotion of Physical Activity among Black Seniors: New Insights for Practice and Research
Organization/Association/Group
Florida Coastal Geriatric Resources, Education and Training Center (The GREAT GEC)
Location
Davie, Florida
Publication Date / Copyright Date
November 2013
Abstract
The investigators conducted a need assessment. Study findings departed from the current health disparity literature but support recent findings. The objectives of this session are the following: 1. Discuss the current literature on Black seniors and physical Activity. 2. Describe the community based approach for fostering a partnership and motivation in the development of a physical activity program. 3. Compare the presenters’ need assessment study findings to the current literature. 4. Explain the use of the need assessment study findings for the physical activity program development. 5. Discuss the strategies necessary to promote physical activity among Black seniors.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
NSUWorks Citation
Peirce, Cathy; Davis, Margaret P.; and Colon, Rose, "Promotion of Physical Activity among Black Seniors: New Insights for Practice and Research" (2013). Department of Health Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Posters, Speeches, Lectures, etc.. 3.
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