In this podcast, we host Dr Chloë Williamson (Twitter @Chlobobs). Chloë is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Physical Activity for Health based in the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh. Her research (including PhD) over the past 4 years or so has focused on physical activity communication and messaging. We all know that physical activity is important but it is equally important to consider how PA messaging is delivered. Chloë provides a great overview on the findings of her research to date and her work on the development of a translational tool to bring PA messaging research into practice. In this podcast, we discuss on:
The framework of PA messaging and how to use it
Key points to focus on and consider when delivering PA messages
How we can use the framework findings to engage different partners and organisations
How we can make PA attractive to our target audience

Get the Message? A scoping review of physical activity messaging. https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-020-00954-3

A modified Delphi study to enhance and gain international consensus on the Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-021-01182-z

Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): International consensus statement and user guide. https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-021-01230-8

How can we better promote physical activity to the public through messaging? https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2020/11/10/how-can-we-better-promote-physical-activity-to-the-public-through-messaging/

Infographic: Walking on sunshine: scoping review of the evidence for walking and mental health: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/14/903