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Physical activity and planetary health: A scoping review
Lluis Capdevila1, Josep-Maria Losilla2, Carla Alfonso1
1Sport Research Institute, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain; Laboratory of Sport Psychology, Department of Basic Psychology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
|August 20, 2024
Summary
Engaging in physical activity can reduce air pollution but may harm ecosystems. More research is needed to understand the ecological impacts of physical activity and sports on planetary health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Sport Science
Background:
- Physical activity and sports significantly influence planetary health.
- Understanding the relationship between human behavior and environmental impact is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on physical activity behavior in the context of planetary health.
- To identify concepts, methodologies, and knowledge gaps in this emerging field.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus.
- Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Guidelines for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).
- Included 62 relevant studies defining the "Planetary Health Physical Activity" and "Planetary Health Sport" domains.
Main Results:
- Four key areas emerged: environmental attitudes, active lifestyles (e.g., active commuting), event organization, and ecological consequences.
- Active lifestyles can mitigate air pollution.
- Physical activity in natural settings may negatively impact ecosystems.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for experimental designs to establish causal links between physical activity and ecological consequences.
- Highlights the complex interplay between human actions and planetary well-being.
- Contributes to the nascent field of Planetary Health Physical Activity.
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