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How can we get more people with long-term health conditions involved in parkrun? A qualitative study evaluating parkrun's PROVE project.

Helen QuirkSteve Haake
Published in: BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation (2019)
This is the first study of its kind to explore the public health potential of parkrun for people with long-term health conditions. parkrun's PROVE project was regarded to be important for ensuring that people with long-term health conditions can engage in physical activity and volunteering in a safe and supportive environment. The findings have important implications for parkrun, policy makers and physical activity providers looking to deliver inclusive community physical activity opportunities.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • body mass index
  • global health
  • sleep quality
  • health promotion
  • climate change
  • social media