title: Self-reported physical activity preferences in individuals with prediabetes.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The primary objective of this study was to determine the physical activity (PA) preferences in a sample of individuals with prediabetes.
  
  
  METHODS
  Individuals with prediabetes (N = 232) residing in Northern Alberta, Canada completed a mailed questionnaire that assessed demographic and health variables, self-reported PA (Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire), and PA preferences.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Respondents indicated they would like to be counseled about PA (75%), were physically able to participate (96%), were interested in a PA program for individuals with prediabetes (86%), and were most interested in walking (71%). Activity status, number of comorbidities, level of employment, marital status, body mass index, and time since diagnosis with prediabetes all demonstrated significant influence on different PA preference variables.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is a demand for PA-related programs for individuals with prediabetes. Incorporating identified PA preferences of those with prediabetes might aid in the development of relevant intervention tools, programs, and strategies to support PA.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada. lmtaylor@ualberta.ca.
authors.forename: Lorian M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Spence
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Raine
authors.forename: Arya M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Ronald C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Plotnikoff
mesh_terms: D000416:Alberta / Q000453:epidemiology; D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D011236:Prediabetic State / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015995:Prevalence; D011788:Quality of Life; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D057566:Self Report; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires