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Physical Activity Among Older Adults With Visual Impairment: A Scoping Review

Abstract

In this paper we present a scoping review of literature on aging, visual impairment, and physical activity. Our objectives are to: (a) explore the available literature on aging, physical activity, and sight loss; (b) describe how participation in physical activity by older adults with visual impairment is understood by researchers; and, (c) identify benefits, barriers, and facilitators of physical activity participation as reported by older …

Authors

Griffin M; Smith B; Howe PD; Phoenix C

Journal

Kinesiology Review, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 142–152

Publisher

Human Kinetics

Publication Date

May 1, 2016

DOI

10.1123/kr.2015-0002

ISSN

2163-0453