August 16, 2025

Physical activity promotion and health-enhancing physical activity education policy in EU healthcare: a cross-sectional survey of 27 member states.

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CLCallum LeeseNinewells Hospital SWStephen WhitingWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Europe RMRomeu MendesUniversity of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

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Cross-sectional survey reveals only two-thirds of EU member states have policies for physical activity counselling, highlighting education gaps in health professionals.

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Two-thirds of EU member states have national policies for physical activity counselling, indicating a need for improvement.
Of the 27 countries surveyed, 21 reported including health-enhancing physical activity in the healthcare education curricula.
Cross-sectional analysis was conducted via an online survey sent to government representatives in March 2021, with support from WHO.
The findings suggest that while progress has been made, further research is needed on implementation and effectiveness of policies.

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Leese et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a3688b0a429f797332dc6c https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095218

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Cross-sectional survey reveals only two-thirds of EU member states have policies for physical activity counselling, highlighting education gaps in health professionals.

Physical activity promotion and health-enhancing physical activity education policy in EU healthcare: a cross-sectional survey of 27 member states.

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Physical activity promotion and health-enhancing physical activity education policy in EU healthcare: a cross-sectional survey of 27 member states.

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