Cross-country collaboration for physical activity promotion: experiences from the European Union Physical Activity Focal Points Network.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An analysis of currently existing partnerships and cross-country collaboration for physical activity (PA) promotion is valuable for understanding how such partnerships operate, and how they impact national PA promotion efforts. This study aimed to outline the formation and development of the European Union's (EU) Physical Activity Focal Points Network, to evaluate its outputs and benefits and to describe its potential and challenges.

Methods

A mixed methods approach were employed, including document analysis, semi-structured interviews with key officials and an online evaluation survey with the focal points.

Results

The network was founded in 2014. Its main task is to coordinate the national collection of information for the EU's Health-Enhancing Physical A

SUBMITTER: Tcymbal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9421415 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature