Understand and demonstrate the value of the dose-response relationship between sport and physical activity and its impact on physical and mental health — both for inactive adults and less active children and young people.
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 16. Understanding physical and mental health impacts of sport and physical activity
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