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Joy, Exercise, Enjoyment, Getting out : A Qualitative Study of Older People's Experience of Cycling in Sydney, Australia
Joint Authors
Passmore, Erin
Mason, Chloe
Rissel, Chris
Zander, Alexis
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Cycling can be an enjoyable way to meet physical activity recommendations and is suitable for older people; however cycling participation by older Australians is low.
This qualitative study explored motivators, enablers, and barriers to cycling among older people through an age-targeted cycling promotion program.
Methods.
Seventeen adults who aged 50–75 years participated in a 12-week cycling promotion program which included a cycling skills course, mentor, and resource pack.
Semistructured interviews at the beginning and end of the program explored motivators, enablers, and barriers to cycling.
Results.
Fitness and recreation were the primary motivators for cycling.
The biggest barrier was fear of cars and traffic, and the cycling skills course was the most important enabler for improving participants’ confidence.
Reported outcomes from cycling included improved quality of life (better mental health, social benefit, and empowerment) and improved physical health.
Conclusions.
A simple cycling program increased cycling participation among older people.
This work confirms the importance of improving confidence in this age group through a skills course, mentors, and maps and highlights additional strategies for promoting cycling, such as ongoing improvement to infrastructure and advertising.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zander, Alexis& Passmore, Erin& Mason, Chloe& Rissel, Chris. 2013. Joy, Exercise, Enjoyment, Getting out : A Qualitative Study of Older People's Experience of Cycling in Sydney, Australia. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zander, Alexis…[et al.]. Joy, Exercise, Enjoyment, Getting out : A Qualitative Study of Older People's Experience of Cycling in Sydney, Australia. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zander, Alexis& Passmore, Erin& Mason, Chloe& Rissel, Chris. Joy, Exercise, Enjoyment, Getting out : A Qualitative Study of Older People's Experience of Cycling in Sydney, Australia. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480461
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480461