Heo, JinmooCulp, BrianYamada, NaokoWon, Youngshin2015-04-012015-04-012013-01Heo, J., Culp, B., Yamada, N., & Won, Y. (2013). Promoting Successful Aging Through Competitive Sports Participation Insights From Older Adults. Qualitative health research, 23(1), 105-113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732312457247https://hdl.handle.net/1805/6094In this study we explored the experience of competing in the Senior Games and the resultant contributions to the successful aging of older adults. We used in-depth interviews with older adults who participated in the National Senior Games. Analysis of the data produced five central themes: (a) perseverance, (b) career development and significant effort, (c) personal and social benefits, (d) unique ethos, and (e) identification as a senior athlete. We found that participating in the Senior Games as a form of serious leisure enhanced the well-being of older adults and could be utilized as a means by which to maintain a healthy lifestyle.en-USexercisehealth behaviorolder adultsArticle