Perceived Activity and Functional Capacity in a Rural Elderly Population

This research examined 65 rural elderly residents' perception of their physical activity as compared to their functional capacity. Men's, but not women's, perceptions of their physical activity were correlated with their functional capacity.

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills 2001-08, Vol.93 (1), p.103-104
Main Author: Norman, Joseph F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Motor ability
Older people
Perception
Physical Exertion
Physical fitness
Psychomotor Performance
Rural Population
Self image
Sexes
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This research examined 65 rural elderly residents' perception of their physical activity as compared to their functional capacity. Men's, but not women's, perceptions of their physical activity were correlated with their functional capacity.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/pms.2001.93.1.103