Table 1 Program delivery, client and exercise design characteristics
Characteristic | Number of programs | Percent of programs | |
|---|---|---|---|
Estimated client age range | 50’s | 1 | 11% |
60’s | 3 | 33% | |
70’s | 9 | 100% | |
80’s | 5 | 56% | |
Specific older adult population targeted | No | 8 | 89% |
Yes | 1 | 11% | |
Healthy older adults | Â | Â | |
Specific inclusion criteria | No | 5 | 56% |
Yes | 4 | 44% | |
Minimum independence level | 3 | 33% | |
Minimum strength level | 3 | 33% | |
Medical clearance | 3 | 33% | |
Balance focus level | A little | 4 | 44% |
Somewhat | 2 | 22% | |
Very | 3 | 33% | |
Fall prevention focus level | Somewhat | 6 | 67% |
Significant | 3 | 33% | |
Exercise frequency (# classes/week) | 1 or less | 4 | 44% |
2 or more | 5 | 56% | |
Exercise intensity (perceived challenge) | Easy | 1 | 11% |
Somewhat | 5 | 56% | |
Challenging | 3 | 33% | |
Exercise time (total hours/week) | 1 | 4 | 44% |
1.2 | 3 | 33% | |
3 | 2 | 22% | |
Exercise type | General exercise | 5 | 56% |
Fall prevention | 2 | 22% | |
Tai Chi (any form) | 1 | 11% | |
Strength | 1 | 11% | |