ERIC Number: EJ806708
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Feb
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Are Wellness/Fitness Programs Benefiting Participants' Movement and Mobility in Daily Life?
Sparling, Phillip B.
Quest, v57 n1 p162-170 Feb 2005
Knowledge regarding the potential benefits of participation in fitness programs to individuals' quality of movement in daily living is limited. It is important to study this relationship and also consider the implications for professional preparation programs in kinesiology. A brief overview based on published reports and expert opinions focuses on current practices, identified needs, and future directions. Even though the number of fitness facilities and the variety of classes and services offered have increased substantially over the past decade, few field-based studies have been conducted. Applied scientists in our field have an excellent opportunity to initiate and collaborate in creative, multidisciplinary, translational research that can significantly extend our knowledge on how participation in fitness programs may enhance daily movement quality in healthy adults.
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Wellness, Health Promotion, Movement Education, Motion, Quality of Life, Exercise Physiology, Adults, Trend Analysis, Daily Living Skills
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Language: English
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