Association Between Health Literacy and Physical Activity Among Older People
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Assessments".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 1071
Special Issue Editors
Interests: healthy ageing; physical activity instruction of older people; quality of life; physical function; interactive technology
Interests: pedagogical innovation; interactive technology
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Interests: nursing science; healthy ageing; rehabilitation; public health
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2. Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, 1227 Carouge, Switzerland
Interests: lifespan; vulnerability; reserves; lifelong activity engagement; health
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2. Health Institute (ISAMB), Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, 1649-020 Lisbon, Portugal
Interests: physical activity; health education; public health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In this Special Issue, we aim to discuss how aging impacts physical activity, including changes in age-related physiological and health variables. It is crucial to highlight the health benefits of regular participation in physical activities, such as improved strength, better balance, reduced risk of chronic diseases, enhanced mental health, and increased longevity.
Another key topic of this Special Issue addresses the challenge of physical inactivity among older adults, which significantly contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. We intend to explore innovative methods that instruct and motivate older individuals through enhanced health literacy. Our approach will incorporate cutting-edge techniques, including technology, gamification, and hybrid models that blend in-person and virtual instruction to empower and encourage sustained physical activity. Additionally, it is essential to discuss lessons learned about adapting activities to various functional fitness levels and skills, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility, and providing strategies to motivate older adults to participate regularly in physical activities.
Finally, this Special Issue focuses on specific strategies to integrate cognitive activities into physical training programs for older people. Manuscripts that explore how to incorporate cognitive challenges within physical activities and use technology to develop solutions that assist professionals working with elderly individuals will be highly valued.
Prof. Dr. Élvio Rúbio Gouveia
Dr. Hélder Manuel Arsénio Lopes
Dr. Bruna Raquel Gouveia
Dr. Andreas Ihle
Dr. Adilson Marques
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physical activity
- healthy aging
- teaching methods
- innovative technology
- functional fitness
- inclusion and accessibility
- cognitive training
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