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Table 2 Main topics and key questions of the interview guides (translated from German)

From: Therapist competencies in the context of group-based exercise programs in medical rehabilitation: a qualitative study with patients and exercise therapists from Germany

Main topic

Key question

General role of exercise therapist

What role does the exercise therapist play for you in the context of group-based exercise programs?

Exercise therapist characteristics

What do you see as important exercise therapist characteristics in the context of group-based exercise programs?

Exercise therapist competencies

What do you see as important exercise therapist competencies in the context group-based exercise programs?

Interacting with participants

How do you think the exercise therapist should interact with the group’s participants?

Influencing the participant’s behavior

How can the exercise therapist influence the participants’ behavior in the context of group-based exercise programs?

Motivating participants

How can the exercise therapist motivate participants in the context of group-based exercise programs?