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Older people's perspectives on participation in physical activity: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative literature

British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2015 · Vol. 49(19) · pp. 1268–1276

Márcia R. Franco✉(University of Sydney)Allison Tong(University of Sydney)Kirsten Howard(University of Sydney)Catherine Sherrington(The George Institute for Global Health)Paulo H. Ferreira(University of Sydney)Rafael Zambelli Pinto(Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp))Manuela L. Ferreira(The George Institute for Global Health)

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Abstract

Some older people still believe that physical activity is unnecessary or even potentially harmful. Others recognise the benefits of physical activity, but report a range of barriers to physical activity participation. Strategies to enhance physical activity participation among older people should include (1) raising awareness of the benefits and minimise the perceived risks of physical activity and (2) improving the environmental and financial access to physical activity opportunities.

Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Urban Transport and AccessibilityThematic mapQualitative researchThematic analysisPhysical activityMedicineMEDLINEGerontologyPsychologyMedical educationPhysical medicine and rehabilitation

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AgedAged, 80 and overAnxietyAttitude to HealthCosts and Cost AnalysisEnvironment DesignHumansInterpersonal RelationsLeisure ActivitiesMiddle AgedMotivationSelf ConceptExerciseWalkingMuscle Strength

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