Influence of Chronological Age on Physical Activity Recommendations: An Experimental Case Study Approach

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dc.contributor.advisorMeisner, Brad
dc.contributor.authorEswaran, Arun
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-13T13:45:53Z
dc.date.available2020-11-13T13:45:53Z
dc.date.copyright2020-07
dc.date.issued2020-11-13
dc.date.updated2020-11-13T13:45:53Z
dc.degree.disciplineKinesiology & Health Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractChronological age influences clinical decision making among healthcare professionals. Previous research uses case-study vignettes to assess clinical decision making differences based on chronological age. The objective of this study was to extend this research method to clinical physical activity (PA) and: a) assess if PA recommendations differ based on chronological age, and b) explore some moderating effects of this relationship. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four case-study vignettes that described a case patient with prediabetes who was referred to an exercise professional (the participant) for a PA recommendation. The four vignette conditions described the patient as either a 20-year-old, 42-year-old, 74-year-old, or no age was indicated. There were significant results for PA duration and intensity, with significant decreases for the 74-year-old condition when compared to the three other conditions. Some significant moderating factors were also observed. Findings suggest that ageism may exist within PA recommendation practices.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/37875
dc.languageen
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dc.subjectKinesiology
dc.subject.keywordsGerontology
dc.subject.keywordsPrediabetes
dc.subject.keywordsPrimary prevention
dc.subject.keywordsClinical decision making
dc.subject.keywordsTreatment planning
dc.subject.keywordsKinesiologists
dc.subject.keywordsLifespan
dc.titleInfluence of Chronological Age on Physical Activity Recommendations: An Experimental Case Study Approach
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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