While physical activity is increasingly promoted for older adults, there is a paucity of sport promotion, which has distinct benefits from exercise and remains stereotypically associated with younger age. Curling is a moderately intense and safe sport that continues to gain popularity; however, no research has investigated psychophysical benefits of curling for older adults. The present study compares high-experience (20+ years; n = 63) and low-experience (<20 years; n = 53) curlers (aged 60+ years) with older adult noncurlers (n = 44) on measures of daily functionality, balance confidence, and perceptions of the aging process. While no significant differences were found between high- and low-experience curlers, any level of experience reported significantly better functionality, physical confidence, and aging attitudes compared to noncurlers (p ≤ .05). Although further research is necessary, the results suggest that any level of curling experience can enhance older adult psychophysical well-being, and warrants consideration for physical activity promotion and falls prevention programs.
%0 Journal Article
%1 Stone_2018
%A Stone, Rachael C.
%A Rakhamilova, Zina
%A Gage, William H.
%A Baker, Joseph
%D 2018
%I Human Kinetics
%J Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
%K Curling
%N 2
%P 267--275
%R 10.1123/japa.2016-0279
%T Curling for Confidence: Psychophysical Benefits of Curling for Older Adults
%U https://doi.org/10.1123%2Fjapa.2016-0279
%V 26
%X While physical activity is increasingly promoted for older adults, there is a paucity of sport promotion, which has distinct benefits from exercise and remains stereotypically associated with younger age. Curling is a moderately intense and safe sport that continues to gain popularity; however, no research has investigated psychophysical benefits of curling for older adults. The present study compares high-experience (20+ years; n = 63) and low-experience (<20 years; n = 53) curlers (aged 60+ years) with older adult noncurlers (n = 44) on measures of daily functionality, balance confidence, and perceptions of the aging process. While no significant differences were found between high- and low-experience curlers, any level of experience reported significantly better functionality, physical confidence, and aging attitudes compared to noncurlers (p ≤ .05). Although further research is necessary, the results suggest that any level of curling experience can enhance older adult psychophysical well-being, and warrants consideration for physical activity promotion and falls prevention programs.
@article{Stone_2018,
abstract = {While physical activity is increasingly promoted for older adults, there is a paucity of sport promotion, which has distinct benefits from exercise and remains stereotypically associated with younger age. Curling is a moderately intense and safe sport that continues to gain popularity; however, no research has investigated psychophysical benefits of curling for older adults. The present study compares high-experience (20+ years; n = 63) and low-experience (<20 years; n = 53) curlers (aged 60+ years) with older adult noncurlers (n = 44) on measures of daily functionality, balance confidence, and perceptions of the aging process. While no significant differences were found between high- and low-experience curlers, any level of experience reported significantly better functionality, physical confidence, and aging attitudes compared to noncurlers (p ≤ .05). Although further research is necessary, the results suggest that any level of curling experience can enhance older adult psychophysical well-being, and warrants consideration for physical activity promotion and falls prevention programs.},
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author = {Stone, Rachael C. and Rakhamilova, Zina and Gage, William H. and Baker, Joseph},
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journal = {Journal of Aging and Physical Activity},
keywords = {Curling},
month = apr,
number = 2,
pages = {267--275},
publisher = {Human Kinetics},
timestamp = {2019-07-15T16:17:00.000+0200},
title = {Curling for Confidence: Psychophysical Benefits of Curling for Older Adults},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1123%2Fjapa.2016-0279},
volume = 26,
year = 2018
}