PdH at Deakin University – Bourses de recherche Australie 2019

Research Topic

Physical activity has been termed the ‘best buy in public health’. The Chief Medical Officer for England described physical activity as a ‘wonder drug’ and the most undervalued intervention to improve population health. Physical inactivity remains a global pandemic, and effective, cost-effective and equitable approaches for promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary lifestyles remain elusive. Research studies point to a number of key barriers to participation in physical activity, including lack of time, and lack of enjoyable exercise opportunities.  Active transport (e.g. cycling to work) is an intervention that is ripe for health-promoting interventions, because it is a form of physical activity that can be embedded into existing daily routines without creating new time commitments. Electronic bicycles (e-bike) may be particularly effective...