Holistic physical exercise training improves physical literacy among physically inactive adults: a pilot intervention study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical literacy (PL), given as a multidimensional construct, is considered a person's capacity and commitment to a physically active lifestyle. We investigated the effect of a holistic physical exercise training on PL among physically inactive adults.

Methods

A non-randomised controlled study was conducted. Thirty-one physically inactive adults in the intervention group (IG; 81% females, 44 ± 16 years) participated in a holistic physical exercise training intervention once weekly for 15 weeks. A matched, non-exercising control group (CG) consisted of 30 physically inactive adults (80% female, 45 ± 11 years). PL, compliance and sociodemographic parameters were measured. PL was evaluated by a questionnaire, covering five domains: physical activity behaviour, attit

SUBMITTER: Holler P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6458734 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature