The phrase "ability to be physically active" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capacity or potential to engage in physical activities or exercise.
Example: "Regular exercise can enhance your overall health and improve your ability to be physically active."
Alternatives: "capacity for physical activity" or "potential for physical engagement."
Participants will initially undertake a one-on-one session with the exercise physiologist, which will involve a discussion of each participant's beliefs in his or her ability to be physically active, physical activity preferences, outcome expectations, goals, and strategies for using facilitators and overcoming barriers to performing physical activity.
Teenage boys are generally more enthusiastic about engaging in vigorous exercise, and are "more confident in their ability to be physically active," Dr. Horn said, while physical activity levels typically plummet as teenage girls get older.
Similarly, the reasons for retirement might affect motivation, financial means, and physical ability to be physically active.
Regarding psychosocial factors, research has shown that self-efficacy (confidence in the ability to be physically active in specific situations) is a consistent positive determinant of physical activity in children and adolescents [ 10, 12].
Exclusion criteria are (1) recent or planned medical and/or orthopaedic intervention (e.g. surgery or botulinim toxin injections) impacting ability to be physically active, and (2) injury impacting on ability to partake in physical activity.
Endogeneity is a potential issue, as not only can physical activity influence self-rated health, but health can also influence the ability to be physically active.
Therefore, future research is needed to identify how those influences can be optimally incorporated into interventions that will increase people's beliefs on their ability and motivation/intention to be physically active.
Secondary conditions associated with a disability, such as weakness or pain, may further hinder the ability of aging individuals to be physically active.
The purpose of this 5-item questionnaire is to assess participant's confidence in their ability to set goals to be physically active.
