Understand how socio-ecological model factors (individual, social environment, organisational / institutional, physical environment, policy) interplay to support change.
Background
Sport England seeks to tackle inequalities in sport and physical activity, providing opportunities to people and communities that have traditionally been left behind, and helping to remove the barriers to activity.
Understanding how people think, feel, experience, and behave towards sport and physical activity is fundamental in shaping inclusive, equitable policies and practices. We need greater evidence on what works so we know how best to do this.
The question above relates to the following Sport England Area of Research Interest: ARI 4. Enhancing sport and physical activity participation among under-represented groups* and within places of greatest need.
*Please visit Sport England's ARI webpage for our definition of under-represented* groups, and to download the source document: https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/areas-of-research-interest
Next steps
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Topics
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Partially relevant as it focuses on informal and lifestyle sports, which may not fully address all aspects of the socio-ecological model factors.
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Why might this be relevant?
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