… physical activities, facilitators, and barriers to physical activity. Research questions were (a)
In what kind of physical activities do … Four older adults with ID noted that they liked walking or …

… Social cognitive theory recognizes that perceived barriers and motivators to physical
activity directly and indirectly influence behavior through self-efficacy [11]. It is theorized that …

… , perceived health status, perceived barriers to PA, self-efficacy for PA, motivation for …
greater perceived barriers to physical activity. The predictive validity of barriers to physical activity …

… Physically inactive persons had much lower fitness expectations of a physically active older
adult, more perceived barriers … lifestyle activities, such as housework, gardening, and walking…

… activity was walking (38 and 68% of the youngest and oldest age groups, respectively). The
most frequently cited barriers to … were the most frequently cited barriers to activity. The most-…

… We identified a variety of barriers and facilitators that may influence walking and physical
activity … with higher self-efficacy perceive fewer personal, social, and environmental barriers to …

… Physical inactivity-related problems are particularly pronounced … physical activity, with
particular focus on increased walking – an appealing and easy way to perform physical activity …

… Perceived barriers played a more important role in this group, … others (5%), or living too far
for walking to be practical (4%). … older adults’ total physical activity and walking: A systematic …

… differences in perceived barriers for physical activity practice and … ), but there were no
differences in sitting and walking time. … of each perceived barrier to physical activity and number of …

… recommended physical activity levels and inactivity is associated with many health problems.
Walking is a safe, appropriate exercise. The PACE-UP trial sought to increase walking …