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Promoting Physical Activity with Older People - …

Promoting Physical Activity with Older People A RESOURCE FOR sports DEVELOPMENT TEAMS AND LEISURE CENTRES. Northern Ireland A Resource for sports Development Teams and Leisure Centres : Age Concern Northern Ireland Acknowledgements The following staff from Age Concern Northern Ireland were involved in the writing, compilation and updating of this Good Practice Guide - Michael Cooke Elma Greer Kevin Murray Pauline McGeown Debra McVicker Michael Ruddy Administration Department Age Concern Northern Ireland We would like to thank all the staff involved with the creation of this guide and acknowledge all the hard work involved in its production.. Age Concern Northern Ireland : Promoting Physical Activity with Older People Introduction The Ageing Well / Community Sport initiative There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that was developed by Age Concern Northern it is never too late to become engaged in Ireland in partnership with Sport Northern Physical Activity , yet for many Older People Ireland and the Big Lottery Fund.

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1 Promoting Physical Activity with Older People A RESOURCE FOR sports DEVELOPMENT TEAMS AND LEISURE CENTRES. Northern Ireland A Resource for sports Development Teams and Leisure Centres : Age Concern Northern Ireland Acknowledgements The following staff from Age Concern Northern Ireland were involved in the writing, compilation and updating of this Good Practice Guide - Michael Cooke Elma Greer Kevin Murray Pauline McGeown Debra McVicker Michael Ruddy Administration Department Age Concern Northern Ireland We would like to thank all the staff involved with the creation of this guide and acknowledge all the hard work involved in its production.. Age Concern Northern Ireland : Promoting Physical Activity with Older People Introduction The Ageing Well / Community Sport initiative There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that was developed by Age Concern Northern it is never too late to become engaged in Ireland in partnership with Sport Northern Physical Activity , yet for many Older People Ireland and the Big Lottery Fund.

2 This initiative this is something of a challenge. aims to increase participation in Physical Activity and sport by Older People and Older People have traditionally had a low improve uptake of council run leisure facilities. uptake of leisure facilities and services and low levels of involvement in Physical Activity Age Concern Northern Ireland has developed and sport. This resource will assist service partnerships with six local authority councils providers (within leisure services and sports through the Community Sport initiative. These development teams) to increase uptake of council areas include Belfast, Coleraine, marginalised Older People in Physical Activity Craigavon, Fermanagh, Lisburn and Newry and sport and assist them in setting up and and Mourne.

3 These existing partnerships have delivering Physical Activity programmes for offered Older People throughout Northern Older People . Ireland the opportunity to increase their Physical Activity levels and connect with their This resource can be used by sports peers through sport and exercise. Development and Physical Activity teams in conjunction with 'Guidelines for Organising a The Community Sport initiative began with Sport Event or Activity Day for Older People '. taster days in each area with the aim of The experience and learning obtained encouraging Older People to participate in through the Community sports Development various forms of Physical Activity . This was initiative has assisted the development of this followed by a series of on going Physical resource.

4 Activity programmes including Tai Chi, yoga, boccia, new age curling, aerobics and dance, all of which were designed specifically for those aged over 50.. A Resource for sports Development Teams and Leisure Centres : Age Concern Northern Ireland Contents 1. Making the case for Physical Activity and Older People What is an Older person?.. 5. Older People in Northern 5. What is Physical Activity ?.. 5. Why is Physical Activity important for Older People ?.. 6. How much Physical Activity is enough?.. 6. What are the benefits of Physical Activity ?.. 7. Health messages related to Physical 8. 2. Factors affecting planning What are the barriers for Older People ?.. 10. Possible solutions to 11. Ways Older People can become 13.

5 Targeting Older 14. 3. Planning and implementing Planning activities and programmes for Older 15. Engaging and involving Older 16. 17. Guidelines for safe & effective Physical Activity 18. Marketing and public 19. Training for those working with Older 20. 4. Appendices Appendix 1 - Audit 26. Appendix 2 - Action 27. 5. References .. 29.. Age Concern Northern Ireland : Promoting Physical Activity with Older People . A Resource for sports Development Teams and Leisure Centres : Age Concern Northern Ireland 1. Making the case for Physical Activities and Older People What is an Older involvement varies according to an individual's capacity. ( Older , Smarter, Fitter, 2002). Person? Age Concern, the World Health Organisation and sport and recreation bodies traditionally define the Older person as a person over What is Physical the age of 50.

6 However, the British Heart Activity ? Foundation (Active for Later Life, 2003) notes Physical Activity is: "Any bodily movement that, chronological age is not a reliable means produced by skeletal muscles that result in of deciding when a person becomes 'old', energy expenditure." (Bouchard et al, 1990). as there are 'old' 50 year olds and 'young'. This can involve any Activity from walking or 70 year olds. Self-identification may be more swimming to gardening or cleaning. accurate. Compared to exercise, which has been defined as: "Leisure time Physical Activity Older People in which is planned and structured, and repetitive bodily movement undertaken to Northern Ireland improve or maintain one or more components At present People of pensionable of Physical fitness.

7 " (Bouchard et al, 1990). age make up of the total population. By 2040 the proportion of People Why is Physical over 60 in Northern Ireland will Activity Important for double. Older People ? By 2040 there will be a 57% increase Shepherd, R (1997) states, "A regular in the over-75 population as People programme of moderate exercise is a very live longer and healthier lives. appropriate recommendation for almost all (NISRA, 2007) Older adults. Moreover, there is no known pharmacological remedy that can so safely Age should not be an issue when it comes and effectively reduce a person's biological to being active. Physical Activity should not age and experience his or her quality adjusted be limited by age, even if the degree of life expectancy.

8 ".. Age Concern Northern Ireland : Promoting Physical Activity with Older People Skelton, Young et al (1999) notes, "Despite How much Physical the increase in the promotion of exercise and Physical Activity for the prevention of Activity is Enough? functional decline and disease, People in the All adults should aim towards getting UK become less physically active as they 30 minutes of moderate Physical age." Activity at least five days of the week. Moderate means breathing a little faster and feeling slightly warmer than Facts usual but you are still able to maintain conversation. Among the 55-64 age group 31% are reported as being sedentary, this number Physical Activity can be added up increases to 42% among the 65-74 age during the day to reach 30 minutes.

9 Range, and to 63% among the over 75. age group. It is important to start slowly, starting with maybe 10 minutes per day and Sedentary behaviour is generally higher working up to 30 minutes. among Older women. It should be acknowledged that In the over 70s, 25% of women and any Activity is better than none 7% of men do not have sufficient leg at all, and Older , inactive People strength to get out of a chair without should be encouraged to start at a using their arms. level of Activity with which they are comfortable - this may be as little as Crossing a road within the time allowed 5 minutes to begin with . on traffic light controlled crossing requires an average walking speed that is higher than that achieved by most 70 year olds.

10 (Ageing Well, Fact Sheet 1, 2007).. A Resource for sports Development Teams and Leisure Centres : Age Concern Northern Ireland What are the Benefits of Physical Activity ? A significant area of concern for Older People The human body responds to exercise, no is loss of independence. Exercising regularly matter what its age and there is a range of and attaining a reasonable degree of Physical Physical , psychological and social benefits. fitness would help an Older person meet the demands of their daily routine. It is never too late to start! Potential Reduced risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes Physical and some cancers Benefits Reduced mortality Improved strength in a variety of neurological disorders Improved walking ability Reduction and control of high blood pressure Enhancement of the immune system Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis and protection against risk of falls Weight control and management Improved sleep quality Reduction in accidental falls Improvement of fitness related to mobility and independence Potential Promotion of good mental health Psychological Reduction in stress.


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