Abstract
This study examined, among a well-defined independent-living segment of the elderly, the relationship of health status, spirituality, leisure satisfaction, and educational attainment to regular physical activity involvement. Two hundred forty-four subjects, ranging in age from 60 to 81 years, were drawn from a popular retirement area and data were gathered through a self-report survey instrument. Discriminant analysis revealed that a higher level of education, religious well-being, and perceived health distinguished regular physical activity participants from non-regular. Results suggest interventions designed to promote physical activity among high-functioning elderly focus on educational strategies emphasizing the health benefits of exercise with the inclusion of spiritual wellness aspects.
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