Fysiskt aktiva äldres erfarenheter och upplevelser av fysisk aktivitet och hälsa
Intervju med 4 stycken äldre
Aim: The aim with the thesis was to examine elderly peoples? motives towards physical activity. Method: A qualitative approach has been adopted with a purposive sampling procedure. Four half structured interviews have been conducted using a thematic interview guide. Results: The fear of being overweight and not being able to take care of themselves were announced as important aspects, since it motivated them to perform physical activity. Social support made the activities more fun. Bad weather and fear of injuries was expressed as obstacles to physical activity. The fear of staying out in the woods alone was mentioned as an obstacle. Exercising was therefore directed to places where other people around them were found. Conclusion: Working background effect the level of physical activity, but exactly how is not yet discovered .There is a need for further research to find out what society can contribute with when it comes to activate the elderly people who has trouble to make it on their own.