Community Park-Based Programs for Health Promotion: Active Older Adults Prospective Cohort Study
Duke University
Summary
The Active Older Adults prospective cohort study examines the effects of a park-based fitness program on cardiovascular fitness outcomes for older adults (aged 50 years and older). Duke will perform a secondary analysis of the data collected as part of the Active Older Adults prospective cohort study run by Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation.
Description
The Active Older Adults prospective cohort study examines the effects of a park-based fitness program on cardiovascular fitness outcomes for older adults (aged 50 years and older). Active Older Adults is designed to provide older adults of all fitness levels with physical activity, and aims to promote participant's abilities to maintain independent lifestyles. It is a low-cost, evidence-based group exercise and falls-prevention program. The program entails one-hour sessions two or three times per week including aerobic workout, strength training, balance and flexibility exercise delivered onli…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 50–95 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 50 years or older, residing in Miami-Dade County * All participants enrolled in the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study will be included in this secondary analysis Exclusion Criteria: * Aged less than 50 years, not residing in Miami-Dade County * Anyone not enrolled in the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study will be excluded from this secondary analysis
Interventions
- BehavioralActive older Adults
The program entails one-hour sessions two or three times per week including aerobic workout, strength training, balance and flexibility exercise delivered online or in-person. Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation is the sponsor of the Active Older Adults prospective cohort study. Duke is conducting a secondary data analysis on data collected as part of the Active Older Adults study.
Location
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces DepartmentMiami, Florida