BACKGROUND: To better understand physical activity behavior and its health benefits in people living with health conditions, we studied people with and without 20 different self-reported health conditions with regard to (1) their physical activity levels, (2) factors correlated with these physical activity …

Guest lecturing in the module on healthy, active living in the MA programma Sports and Movement Education.

Secondary school physical education (PE) teachers are continuously challenged to find ways to support students learning and motivate them for an active and healthy lifestyle. To address this complexity, continuing teacher professional development (TPD) is key. Technological tools can facilitate the effective …

Abstract Background: People with severe mental illness (SMI) often suffer from long-lasting symptoms that negatively influence their social functioning, their ability to live a meaningful life, and participation in society. Interventions aimed at increasing physical activity can improve social functioning, …

Onze sport- en beweegsamenleving is fundamenteel aan het veranderen. Schoolgaande kinderen bewegen steeds minder. De gevolgen van bewegingsarmoede zijn merkbaar. Per generatie nemen de motorische vaardigheden af en neemt het overgewicht toe. In dit artikel een pleidooi voor samenwerking met partners …

One neighborhood in Groningen, the Netherlands, is a neighborhood housing about 12,000 citizens with on average a low-SES background, showing a less healthy and active lifestyle. In the past, initiatives have been undertaken to promote active lifestyle by implementing outdoor facilities stimulating physical …