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September 10, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

The complexity of promoting physical activity in English state primary schools: an in-depth qualitative analysis of the role of social context

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RWRobert WalkerDHDanielle HouseAPAlice Porter

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Overview

Qualitative analysis unveils interactions between social context elements and physical activity in schools, suggesting policy revisions.

Key Points

  • School social context significantly influences physical activity promotion efforts and outcomes.
  • Schools with high pupil needs reported increased pressure affecting staff motivation and student engagement.
  • Qualified PE training was insufficient, leading to a reliance on external sources for physical education programs.
  • Senior leadership priorities heavily impact physical activity initiatives, shaped by diverse contextual factors.

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Walker et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24317b210217d647a589chttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23471-z
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