Objectives of the EUNAAPA project

Gerneral objective

To improve the health (physical functioning is considered to be a subdimension of health), wellbeing and independence of older people throughout Europe by the promotion of evidence-based physical activity (pa) by the foundation of a "European Network for Action on Ageing and Physical Activity" (EUNAAPA).

Specific objectives

(1) to establish a self-sustaining network to facilitate the promotion of evidence-based physical activity among older people in Europe

(2) to foster an intersectoral approach to the promotion of physical activity by engaging in a dialogue with different policy sectors

(3) to identify evidence-based, cost effective and acceptable ways to promote physical activity

(4) to facilitate the contribution of European scientists to the development and implementation of evidence based physical activity promotion policies throughout Europe.