National physical activity recommendations for older Australians: discussion document

This document includes:

• methods
• physical activity patterns in older Australians
• the health consequences of physical inactivity and the benefits of physical activity
• determinants of physical activity behaviour in older people
• measurement of physical activity in older people
• a description and critique of existing guidelines and recommendations
• physical activity options for older people: types and doses
• physical activity considerations for population sub-groups
• draft recommendations
• where to next.