Call for ‘movement equity’: what (and who) are we still missing in the conversation on physical activity and health?

Highlighting equity in physical activity, sport and clinical practice

“…Jenna M Schulz , 1,2 Jane S Thornton 1,2 Health equity, as defined by the WHO, ensures that all participants, regardless of background or ability can access and benefit from the essential elements of health and well-being. 1 For physical activity and sport, equity often involves breaking down barriers to participation, whether they be financial, cultural or physical.…”

“…Equity in movement and physical activity prioritises fairness and equality of access across the physical activity continuum for all. 2 Aldred and Mazumder (see page 635) present an intersectional approach to increase active travel for all using experiential equity, which seeks to quantify psychological and physiological stress experiences of marginalised persons in public spaces. They contend that to make active travel available for all, intersectional factors that create barriers to physical activity in public spaces need to be addressed.…”