Mature Age Physical Activity

Programs / Services

Mature Age Physical Activity Posters

Produced by the Office for Recreation and Sport, these two posters are aimed at promoting physical activity to people over the age of 50. One poster focuses on physical activity in a general sense and the other poster promotes dance. The A-2 posters have a ‘blank area' that organisations can use to promote their own programs. Click on the links below to view a PDF version of the posters and contact ORS to obtain hard copies free of charge.

To view pdf version of the posters, click here for the General Poster (292kb PDF) and click here for the Dance Poster (297kb PDF).

The ‘Targeting Mature Age Participants' Publication and Related Workshop

This publication was written in partnership with Active Ageing SA.

It is designed to assist organisations understand and address some of the needs of mature age people in recreation and sport. The resource provides marketing based advice on planning, promotion and maintenance of programs and offers references for accessing the many resources and sources of expertise that are available. Case studies have also been included to provide examples of how to apply some of the principles contained within this resource.

Download Targeting Mature Age Participants (1mb PDF)

Workshops based on this resource are occasionally provided.

Examples of organisations and programs supported by the Office for Recreation and Sport:

Active Ageing SAEasy Moves for Active Ageing (EMAA) is a leader's course designed with a physical activity foundation and framework for people working within the field of aged care. It provides information for conducting safe and effective exercise programs for less active, older persons residing in residential care facilities as well as the community.

Physical Activity Directories provide information regarding physical activity opportunities suitable for mature age people. The Directories are categorised by local government area.

Home Activity Monitoring Program (HAMP) is an innovative home-based physical activity program including personalised home coaching and support.

Taking Action for Active Living (TAAL) is an innovative program aimed at assisting inactive 50 to 60 year olds to change behaviours to become more physically active. In the workplace setting, support for participants will be provided by a trained Facilitator, utilising an approach that has a sound research base. TAAL is an initiative of Active Ageing Australia®, based on research proven processes, with a flexible, well resourced program format and superior support network. For more information on how your workplace or clients can become involved in this exciting pilot project please contact Katrina Reschke at Active Ageing Australia® on 82324467 or katrinareschke@activeageingsa.net.au

Council on the Ageing (COTA SA) Get Going Stay Active is a program is a program that focuses on creating new physical activity programs in retirement villages. The GGSA project officer assists by ascertaining what type of program is needed, recruiting of qualified and insured fitness leaders, purchase of the right equipment, if required and provides ongoing support to the program and leader.Partially funded by the Office for Recreation and Sport in 2004-05, Strength for Life is a progressive resistance weight training program for the 0ver 50's. It is a fitness centre endorsement scheme that requires participating centres to adhere to set criteria addressing safety, cost and social considerations. To find out the closest fitness centre offering the program contact COTA SA on 8232 0422.

Recreation SA
Age Friendly Fitness Project
Development of age-friendly fitness centres through a course for centre managers and staffDevelopment of consumer resources that provide guidance on how to choose an age-friendly fitness centre and personal trainer.

Active Ageing SA

Centre for Physical Activity in Ageing

International Council on Active Ageing

Australian Government's HealthInsite Exercise and the Older Person

be active website (mature age)

Resources

Grants - Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program

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