Assignment Directions
Article Comparison: 100 points. Write a summary of 4-6 peer-reviewed articles related to physical activity and aging. Your articles must be pre-approved by the professor to ensure they are relevant to the topic of choice. The paper must be 4-6 pages, double-spaced following APA format (abstract not required). The critique will include a summary of the article, followed by an interpretation and application of results including specifically an analysis of the topic chosen, the methods used in the article, the results of the article and an application of the results to a real-world situation. Assignment Due 4/28
Article Critique: 100 points
- Appropriate peer reviewed articles were analyzed /10
- APA format was used /10
- Article was correctly cited /10
- 4-6 pages in length /10
- Quality of topic summary /10
- Quality of methods section summary /10
- Quality of results/conclusion section summary /20
- Interpretation/ real world application of the findings /20
Research Topic Ideas Involving Older Adults and Physical Activity
Specific Training Types-
1. Yoga
2. Tai Chi
3. Strength training (any specific type or in general)
4. Water aerobics
5. Swimming
6. Jogging
7. Stretching/ ROM
8. Balance exercise (dynamic, static, various specific balance exercises)
9. Dance
10. Pilates
Fitness Testing Types
11. Strength tests
12. Balance testing
