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Area of Science:

  • Human Rights Law
  • Public Health
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Public awareness of physical activity's importance surged during COVID-19 lockdowns.
  • The concept of a 'right to physical activity' is gaining traction beyond specialized communities.
  • Existing human rights frameworks do not explicitly recognize a right to physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the derivation of a right to physical activity from established human rights.
  • To define the attributes and state obligations associated with a right to physical activity.
  • To advocate for a broader discourse on physical activity as a human right, moving beyond sport-specific discussions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of international human rights treaties.
  • Legal interpretation to derive a right to physical activity from existing rights (health, education, leisure, non-discrimination).
  • Conceptual framework development for defining the right and associated state duties.

Main Results:

  • A right to physical activity can be logically derived from established human rights principles.
  • Key attributes and state obligations for upholding this right can be defined.
  • The current focus on sport and human rights overlooks the broader implications of physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing a right to physical activity is feasible through existing international human rights law.
  • Formalizing this right could enhance public health and well-being globally.
  • A dedicated discourse on physical activity as a human right is valuable and necessary.