Public Health Policies to Promote Physical Activity Among People with Disabilities and Clinical Conditions
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 968
Special Issue Editor
Interests: exercise health; promotion health; exercise science; public health education; health education; preventive medicine; health disparities; health equity; public health communication
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The purpose of this Special Issue is to examine public health policies for the promotion of physical activity among people with disabilities and clinical populations, including individuals with physical and mental disabilities, metabolic conditions, and autoimmune diseases. Such policies include the provision of access to fitness centers, parks, and recreational facilities; the identification of adaptive, enjoyable, and effective exercise programs; and the mobilization of advocacy groups and organizations to provide resources for joyful, long-term participation in physical activity. Although exercise has numerous benefits among people with disabilities, overall, this population remains less active than their non-disabled peers. Identifying evidence-based and practical ways of increasing enjoyable and long-lasting exercise participation among people with disabilities is critical for promoting a healthy and balanced society. A variety of research designs are welcome to be submitted to this Special Issue, including experimental and observational studies, qualitative research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, concept-based papers, and brief reports.
Dr. Maria Kosma
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- physical activity promotion
- public health policies
- people with disabilities
- clinical populations
- enjoyable and long-term exercise participation
- exercise programs
- accessibility
- advocacy
- adaptive and holistic movement programs
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