Athlete perceived enablers

Construct

“I am a bodybuilder so my career will never be over I just like the healthy lifestyle”; “I am happier when I am in good physical shape”; “I will want to maintain a happy lifestyle”; “Keeps health issues under control”; “Knowing the benefits of staying in shape & what happens if you’re not”; “ I like the feeling of being healthy”; “Wanting to stay fit & feel good about myself”; “Physical activity will keep me in shape & keep diseases away”; “Remaining healthy & in shape so I can live a longer & lead a healthier lifestyle”; “How healthy I feel inside & about myself”.

Outcome Expectations:

Health & Fitness

“I want to stay active so I can remain healthy as an adult & live a longer & healthy lifestyle as I age. I also want to keep a healthy appearance”; “I want to look good”; “I like to feel & look good”; “Definitely how I will look physically”.

Outcome Expectations:

Physical Appearance

“It is internal & I will probably try to do workout classes, but I will definitely try to maintain physical fitness by group classes”.

Intrinsic Motivation

“Knowing the example I set for others”; “Setting an example being respected”; “friends/family”.

Social Influences

“What am I studying in grad school will help me keep in mind the benefits of exercise”; “My major’s health promotion so I want to lead by example & be physically fit. I also want to live a long healthy life & I know exercise will help me”.

Knowledge & Awareness

“Working out is how I relieve stress or get my mind off of certain things. I am sure I will still have the stress once I’m out of college & so will still exercise”; “Being active is a lifestyle for me. I am anxious & moody when I don’t work out. I have to in order to feel good about myself”; “I want to feel good about myself which physical activity allows me to do”; “Mental, physical, & spiritual benefits of physical activity”.

Stress Relief & Mental Health