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Outcomes Of Participation In A Community-Based Physical Activity Program, Michelle Arnett, Sarah E. Toevs, Laura Bond, Elisabeth Hannah
Outcomes Of Participation In A Community-Based Physical Activity Program, Michelle Arnett, Sarah E. Toevs, Laura Bond, Elisabeth Hannah
Public Health and Population Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
Fit and Fall ProofTM (FFP) program, established in 2004, is a peer volunteer-led collaboration between state and local public health organizations. The goal is to bring sustainable physical activity programs to underserved populations, including those in rural and frontier communities. FFP program is designed to help older adults maintain independence by improving mobility and function and providing opportunities for social engagement. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of participation in the program. A 6-month longitudinal study evaluated physical, social, and emotional outcomes among participants. The FES-I, SF-36v2, and Timed Up and Go (TUG) were collected. …