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RCEA435Lecture9.pptxConstraints to Physical Activity Leisure
RCEA 435
Constraints to Leisure
A constraint to leisure activity is:
Anything that stops someone's ability to take part in leisure activities to their satisfaction.
The constraints can be both internal to the individual and external.
From Ex PSYCHOLOGY
From the Theory of Planned Behavior
Includes the notion that perceived behavioral control interacts with attitudes and subjective norms.
A subjective norm would be the beliefs of those around you.
Constraints on the Societal Level
It is well known that society has influence over the types of activities that men and women engage in
The societal norms have an influence on the activities choices made by men and women
The prevaling societal norm for older adults may be rest, resulting in a pressure to be sedentary.
Lack of Empirical Evidence
There have been very few studies that have direct examined the constraints perceived by older adults
Additionally fewer studies have ask the ‘why’ behind the constraints.
Data from Study
Data from Study
Summary Data
Factors that Can Effect Walking Activity- HAN Walking Study
Further studies
Further Studies
CDC Guides to Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Barrier: Lack of Time
Identify Available Time Slots
Monitor your activity for one week to find 30 minute windows
Add PA to your daily routine, walk or ride a bike for transportation
Walk the dog
Exercise while you watch your favorite shows
Purposely walk farther when you shop or park your car farther from your desitination
CDC Guides to Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Barrier: Social Influence
Sit down and talk to family and friends – discuss your intention to engage in leisure PA
Invite people in your social circle to exercise with you
Find new friends who are interested in PA
Join a local organization
Local Possibilities
Example of Community PA Programming for Seniors
CDC Guides to Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Barrier: Lack of Energy
Schedule PA for the times/days or weeks when you feel better
Convince yourself that increased PA will increase your feelings of wellbeing and enhance your energy levels.
Start slow and work your way up to meeting your ultimate goals.
CDC Guides to Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Barrier: Lack of Motivation
Plan it ahead and make a calendar
Invite friends and relatives to make it more of a social activity
Join a class or a group
Think outside the box… maybe line dancing or pickelball is more appealing than regular walking
Yoga is always an option
CDC Guides to Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Barrier: Fear of Injury
Work your way into increase PA slowly
Start with beginner classes with activities you are not familiar with
Be realistic and know your limits
Choose exercise and activities that are suited to your ability and have a low risk of injury (chair exercise, or low impact aerobics, water aerobics)
CDC Guides to Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Barrier: Lack of Skill or Resources
Select activities that are not skill based or take classes to develop new skills
Select activities that require less access to facilities or equipment
Look into free community resources to help engage in the activities you want to be able to do.
Additional Enablers from Research
Most are linked to motivation
Intrinsic benefits with social aspects
Enjoyment and health
Influence of other people
In this study many women reported that the social interactions associated with PA and Leisure were a strong motivating factor.
