Extension Educators and Volunteer Leaders
Evaluation of Fitness Outcomes Among Participants in Community Strength Training Classes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22083264 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lisa Washburn (University of Tennessee at Knoxville, corresponding author), Lisa Tucker Washburn, LaVona Traywick (0000-0002-9506-0705, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith), M E Betsy Garrison (0000-0002-0575-2821, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Pages | 566387-566387 |
| Publication date | 2020-10-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2020.566387 |
| PMID | 33194968 |
| OpenAlex | W3093048374 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 52 |
Volunteer-led strength training classes can expand access, improve exercise adherence, and enhance intervention sustainability for older adults. This study compared participant functional fitness outcomes between volunteer-led and Extension educator-led StrongWomen strength training groups in community settings. Change scores for participants (n=317) were calculated for six Senior Fitness Test (SFT) measures. A non-parametric analysis of independent samples to determine SFT score differences between participant groups (educator-led and volunteer-led) showed no significant differences. Volunteers and professionals, like Extension educators, may be similarly effective in conducting community-based strength training classes resulting in improved functional fitness outcomes. We offer recommendations for organizations seeking to adopt similar approaches
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| Highly cited | No |