Barriers to competence /confidence for daily physical activity (lower order theme)
age-related deterioration
Participants reported barriers to their perceived competence for incorporating PA into their daily lifestyle but reported no barriers to attending REACT. Low competence at six-months stemmed from age-related deterioration and fear of falling, resulting in being cautious about the amount and type of activity they engaged in independent of REACT. However, this was not reported as a barrier to participation in REACT. Low competence was less frequently reported at 12-months. It was mainly triggered by observation of peers who had experienced falls and subsequent loss of mobility.