Physical activity engagement is associated with better clinical outcomes in community-dwelling ageing individuals and is therefore important for longevity. Sport, exercise and physical activity as such can have a role in promoting health and wellbeing, prevent or delay chronic conditions, help those living with chronic conditions or disability to manage symptoms such as fatigue and disability, and stimulate inclusivity and participation for all. It is thus important to understand how we can contribute with our research to a healthy society, and to offering inclusive sport and exercise opportunities for all. Topics we explore relate to developing exercise interventions, underpinning mechanisms of exercise and exercise motivation, exploring the potential of VR and wearables as well as social factors, policy interactions, physical activity promotion, children physical activity and adapted physical activity.
We are a multi-disciplinary research group with a focus on both understanding underpinning mechanisms as well as on developing societal impact and useful applications. Expertise ranges from (neuro)physiological underpinnings of exercise interventions and motivation, to expertise on development of complex exercise and health interventions, to psychosocial approaches to explore inclusivity, equality and impact, and how we can use qualitative and quantitative research approaches to involve our stakeholders in research designs to increase their relevance.
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