Physical Literacy and Physical Activities Among Social-Bound Older Persons
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Background: Physical literacy is a crucial factor in promoting physical activity among socially engaged older adults.
Objectives: To examine the level of physical literacy and physical activities among socially active older adults, and to study the correlation between physical literacy and physical activities among socially active older adults.
Methods: This descriptive study was conducted. The sample consisted of 84 socially active older adults receiving services at sub-district health promotion hospitals across four districts selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Research instruments included a personal information questionnaire, a physical literacy questionnaire, and a physical activity questionnaire for socially active older adults. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Pearson’s correlation was used to assess the relationships between physical literacy and physical activities.
Results: The findings revealed that socially active older adults had a moderate level of physical literacy and a high level of physical activity. Physical literacy was significantly positively correlated with moderate-intensity physical activity of socially active older adults (r=0.377, p<0.01).
Conclusion: The results of this study can serve as a baseline for supporting the development of physical literacy programs aimed at increasing physical activity among socially active older adults.
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