Getting the Inactive Active: Barriers to Physical Activity and Their Potential Policy Solutions

David Meir; David Scott

Getting the Inactive Active: Barriers to Physical Activity and Their Potential Policy Solutions

David Meir
, David Scott

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Abstract

This evidence review is the first output from a SPICe academic fellowship exploring barriers to physical activity. It examines the evidence base regarding physical activity in Scotland to determine current barriers, identify knowledge gaps, and highlight potential policy solutions. A further briefing summarising the findings from the researchers' interviews with relevant stakeholders will be published in due course. Views expressed in this briefing are those of the authors and not those of SPICe or of the Scottish Parliament.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Edinburgh
Publisher	The Scottish Parliament
Commissioning body	The Scottish Parliament
Number of pages	25
Publication status	Published - 10 Jan 2025

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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