Table 2

Subthemes, themes and over-arching concept

SubthemeThemesOver-arching concept
Physical literacySkills and capacity for movementCOM-B Plus
How to exercise
Increasing capacity/capability
Different and new muscle groups
Different types of movement
Conditioning for daily life
Impact of illnessOpportunities, motivations and barriers to movement
Opportunistic PA
Scheduling
Fatigue
External factors
Pressure, motivations and incentives
Accessibility
ProgressA personalised, safe space in which to develop
Impacts, emotions and feelings
Self-reflection
Tailoring
Gentle/graded
Pushing/not pushing
Guidance and structure
  • COM-B, Capability, Opportunity, Motivation—Behaviour; PA, physical activity.