iCareiMove have learnt from many Care workers that they worry greatly that encouragement can be perceived as coercion. This is a valid and important subject and we understand the fear that sits around this topic of deprivation of liberty. This subject is key to standards and practise of your care work.
Teaching movement and physical activity is about positivity and tone of voice. Using your emotional intelligence to read the signs and encourage people to relax and enjoy having some fun whilst moving.
No job is too small that cannot be done without safety. To reduce the risk of injury or other complications, individuals should start slowly and build up. No one is too old to enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity. For the older exerciser, research has proven time and time again, that strength training exercises can reduce the risk of falling and fracturing bones and can improve the ability to live independently.
Barriers or Obstacles to Physical Activity
There is increasing recognition that certain factors prevent people from being more active. We will start with some suggestions:
- COVID-19
- Environmental
- Neighbourhood safety
- Lack of Time
- Confidence
- Past Experience
- Too old
- Cost
- Health
- Peer pressure
- the list goes on…..
Identify other factors that could prevent someone trying a session with you?
The Good News
As motivators, you have the opportunity to encourage and break down any barriers to entry.
