Table 1 Focus group physical activity question guide
1. In what physical activities do you think older adults currently participate? | |
2. From the listed activities (shown below) place in order: a. Easy to Difficult (scale 1–10, 1 being easiest) b. Least challenging to most challenging (Focus on level of skill involved in the activity and dismiss physical effort) | |
Key activities | Extra activities |
• Walking • Fishing • Swimming • Dancing • Gym workout • Aerobics calisthenics • Lawn bowls • Golf • Cycling • Racquet sports | • Tai chi • Running and jogging • Weightlifting • Water aerobics • Zumba • Yoga • Rowing • Sailing • Table tennis |
3. In each life stage which physical activities did you previously participate in? Combine with next question (influences) • Childhood (6–12 years) • Adolescent (12–18 years) • Young adult (18–30) • Working age (30–50) • Older adult (50+) a. What do you think influenced your physical activity choices in each of these periods of your life? | |
4. If offered, what is the likelihood that you would participate in the listed activities? Are there any you would be more or less inclined to participate in? Why? a. Are there any barriers associated with participating in these activities? What would stop you from participating? Why? b. What are the benefits of each activity? | |