Implementing the German National Recommendations for Physical Activity and Physical Activity Promotion: Results Phase-1

Oral Presentation B10.2

Authors

  • Simone Kohler Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • Natalie Helsper Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • Lea Dippon Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • Karim Abu-Omar Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • Alfred Rütten Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • Klaus Pfeifer Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  • Jana Semrau Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.552

Keywords:

Participatory Approach, Health Equity, Community-Based Physical Activity, Communities

Abstract

Background: German National Recommendations for Physical Activity (PA) and PA Promotion recommend community-based physical activity promotion (cPA) at the local level with a focus on health equity. However, the implementation in the local context remains a challenge. The aim of KOMBINE phase 1 (Community-based PA promotion to implement the National Recommendations) is to co-produce an action-oriented framework for cPA focusing on health equity. Program Delivery: (1) In a series of workshops, key stakeholders and researchers discussed facilitators, barriers, and needs of cPA focusing on health equity. (2) The research team used an inductive approach to cluster all findings and to identify key components and then (3) compared the key components with updated literature. (4) Key components were discussed and incorporated into a gradually co-produced framework by the participants. Evaluation: The first result of the co-production process was a catalogue of nine key components regarding cPA in German communities. The comparison of key components with scientific evidence showed a high overlap. Finally, a six-phase action-oriented framework including key components for cPA was co-produced. Conclusion: The six-phase action-oriented framework integrates practice-based and scientific evidence on cPA with a focus on health equity. It represents a shared vision for the implementation of National Recommendations for PA and PA Promotion in Germany. Funding: Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) on behalf of and with funds from the statutory health insurances in accordance with Para.20a.SGB V within the GKV Alliance for Health (Number: Z2/1.01G/18).

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Kohler, S., Helsper, N., Dippon, L., Abu-Omar, K., Rütten, A., Pfeifer, K., & Semrau, J. (2021). Implementing the German National Recommendations for Physical Activity and Physical Activity Promotion: Results Phase-1: Oral Presentation B10.2. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.552