Example coding process
| Sample quote | Code | Subtheme | Final theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| “I aimed to cycle 100–120 kilometers, so for me exercise always comes with a certain goal in mind.” | “Exercising with a goal in mind: distance or time” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “… I think sports is movement in which you are really active to exertion.” | “Sports is movement while being physically active” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Our patients mention they like walking or cycling in the ‘sports section’ of our intake form.” | “My patients define sports differently from me” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “… because sports helps me to recharge on several life aspects.” | “Sports is a way to recharge “ | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Sports is getting outside and move” | “Being active outdoors” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Sports helps me to mentally decompress and relax afterwards.” | “Sports as a form of relaxation and leisure activity” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “My partner ran a half marathon and supporting him with others is also a form of sport participation, right?” | “Watching sports felt like doing sports and being part of it” | 2.2 The meaning of sports | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Joining the local trail run made me feel part of something bigger…, I consider sport participation too.” | “Participating in a sport event made me feel part of the sport community” | 2.2 The meaning of sports | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Another example… we always drink something after our training.” | “Socialising after training is sports participation too” | 2.2 The meaning of sports | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| Sample quote | Code | Subtheme | Final theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| “I aimed to cycle 100–120 kilometers, so for me exercise always comes with a certain goal in mind.” | “Exercising with a goal in mind: distance or time” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “… I think sports is movement in which you are really active to exertion.” | “Sports is movement while being physically active” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Our patients mention they like walking or cycling in the ‘sports section’ of our intake form.” | “My patients define sports differently from me” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “… because sports helps me to recharge on several life aspects.” | “Sports is a way to recharge “ | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Sports is getting outside and move” | “Being active outdoors” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Sports helps me to mentally decompress and relax afterwards.” | “Sports as a form of relaxation and leisure activity” | 2.1 Fine line between sports and physical activity | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “My partner ran a half marathon and supporting him with others is also a form of sport participation, right?” | “Watching sports felt like doing sports and being part of it” | 2.2 The meaning of sports | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Joining the local trail run made me feel part of something bigger…, I consider sport participation too.” | “Participating in a sport event made me feel part of the sport community” | 2.2 The meaning of sports | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
| “Another example… we always drink something after our training.” | “Socialising after training is sports participation too” | 2.2 The meaning of sports | 2. The meaning and definition of sports |
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