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Abstract

The aim of this piece of work is to understand the motivations of older adventurers, specifically divers and hill walkers, to participate in their chosen activities. Is their participation led by a desire to keep fit or does the passion for the activity in itself motivate the desire to maintain fitness? The work also aims to explore barriers to participation for this group in their activities and to examine the perceived benefits in relation to physiological and psychological aspects. It is proposed to gain a further understanding, through a participative exploration, the relevance of the physical, psychological and social benefits that older people attribute to their adventure activities.