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

ConclusionsThis is the first study of its kind to explore the public health potential ofparkrun 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 forparkrun, policy makers and physical activity providers looking to deliver inclusive community physical activity opportunities.
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research