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Physical Activity, Climate Change and Health—A Conceptual Model for Planning Public Health Action at the Organizational Level

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  • Sven Schneider

    (Center for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health Baden-Württemberg, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, D-68167 Mannheim, Germany)

  • Alexandra von Winning

    (Lust auf Besser Leben gGmbH, D-60385 Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

  • Fiona Grüger

    (Department of Education and Qualification, Sports Association of North Baden, D-76131 Karlsruhe, Germany)

  • Stefan Anderer

    (Department Sports and Society, Sports Confederation of Württemberg, D-70372 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Robert Hoffner

    (Department Sports Facilities, Sports and Exercise Rooms, Municipal Advice, Sports Confederation of Württemberg, D-70372 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Lilian Anderson

    (Center for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health Baden-Württemberg, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, D-68167 Mannheim, Germany)

Abstract

Climate change is linked to health risks for both professional and amateur athletes. Sports organisations will need to react to these developments. The starting point for this concept paper is a summary of the sport-specific health risks currently under discussion: increasing heatwaves, growing numbers of extreme weather events, rising UV, ozone and allergen levels and the spread of infectious diseases. Based on the current state of research, a conceptual model is developed to reduce these climate-related health risks in sports at organisational level. Given the wide variety of predicted direct and indirect health risks linked to climate change, the “ s ports, c lubs and c limate c hange model” (SC 3 model) presented here follows a stepwise risk-specific approach using technical, organisational and person-related measures. The SC 3 model also includes cross-cutting measures that have an overarching effect comprising training, warning systems, coordination and evaluation measures. The SC 3 model makes it possible to develop prevention plans, both at national level for central associations and at the regional level of local organisations and clubs. It can be applied to typical settings (e.g., training or competition at elite or amateur levels) and target groups (e.g., athletes, spectators, referees and club officials).

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  • Sven Schneider & Alexandra von Winning & Fiona Grüger & Stefan Anderer & Robert Hoffner & Lilian Anderson, 2022. "Physical Activity, Climate Change and Health—A Conceptual Model for Planning Public Health Action at the Organizational Level," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-13, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:8:p:4664-:d:792432
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