A Manifesto for exercise science – a vision for improving the health of the public and planet
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Article Title | A Manifesto for exercise science – a vision for improving the health of the public and planet |
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ERA Journal ID | 9782 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Smith, Andy (Author), Broom, David (Author), Murphy, Marie (Author) and Biddle, Stuart (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Sports Sciences |
Journal Citation | 40 (10), pp. 1110-1115 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0264-0414 |
1466-447X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2022.2049083 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2022.2049083 |
Abstract | In this manifesto, we make the case that Exercise Science can and must do more to improve the health of the public and the planet. Post pandemic, our vision for Exercise Science is one of a maturing scientific discipline reaching outwards from a base of strong empirical evidence to have a profound and sustained positive global impact on health. In each of the three main areas of the discipline–research, teaching, and professional practice–a new and distinctive approach is needed. We propose 12 points of action, in no particular order, for a). quality, rigour, and professional standing, and b). reach, relevance, and public engagement and make numerous suggestions for action and change. We encourage the teachers, researchers and practitioners of Exercise Science to consider and act on these recommendations. We hope that this manifesto can help create a shared sense of purpose amongst the global Exercise Science community and further the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. To act on these principles, we need to cultivate a discipline that encourages more women, people who experience racism and other forms of discrimination, and people with a disability to become involved in the discipline. |
Keywords | Exercise science; manifesto; physical activity; sedentary behaviour |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
420699. Public health not elsewhere classified | |
Byline Affiliations | Unaffiliated Sport and Exercise Scientist, United Kingdom |
Coventry University, United Kingdom | |
Ulster University, Northern Ireland | |
Centre for Health Research | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q789z/a-manifesto-for-exercise-science-a-vision-for-improving-the-health-of-the-public-and-planet
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