ORCID
- J. Downey: 0000-0001-8534-2437
Abstract
Despite widespread use, community-based physical activity prescription is controversial. Data limitations have resulted in a lack of clarity about what works, under what circumstances, and for whom, reflected in conservative policy recommendations. In this commentary we challenge a predominantly negative discourse, using contemporary research to highlight promising findings and “lessons learnt” for design, delivery, and evaluation. In doing so, we argue for the importance of a more nuanced approach to future commissioning and evaluation. Novelty: Amalgamating learning from multiple research teams to create recommendations for advancing physical activity prescription.
DOI
10.1139/apnm-2021-0101
Publication Date
2021-01-01
Publication Title
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Volume
46
Issue
11
ISSN
1715-5312
First Page
1430
Last Page
1434
Recommended Citation
Oliver, E., Buckley, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C., Downey, J., Hanson, C., Henderson, H., Hawkins, J., Steele, J., Wade, M., & Watson, P. (2021) 'Where next for the design, delivery, and evaluation of community-based physical activity prescription? Emerging lessons from the United Kingdom', Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 46(11), pp. 1430-1434. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2021-0101
