Participation, Barriers and Preferences of Senior Citizens on Physical Activities

Francis Jose S dela Cruz and Rainer R Fiscal ()

International Journal of Asian Social Science, 2018, vol. 8, issue 11, 1039-1047

Abstract: This study was conducted with senior citizens in the municipality of Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines. The purposes of this study were to determine the level of participation, barriers and preferences of senior citizens on physical activities as basis in developing comprehensive fitness program designed for them. The study utilized descriptive survey design using stratified and random sampling techniques. The study revealed that only 35% of the respondents achieve the minimum recommended physical activity as prescribed by World Health Organization. Results also show that lack of time is the main concern in physical activity participation and other important concerns were social influence, lack of energy, lack of willpower, and fear of injury. Fitness walking, running, jogging and zumba were the most preferred activities of senior citizens. This study suggests that walking, running, jogging and Zumba become part of the physical fitness program for senior citizens in Siniloan, Laguna.

Keywords: Barriers; Participation; Physical activities; Preferences; Senior citizens. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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