Physical activity promotion and health-enhancing physical activity education policy in EU healthcare: a cross-sectional survey of 27 member states

Despite PA counselling being a key recommendation for promoting PA at the population level, only two-thirds of EU member states have national policies in place. Although three-quarters of EU member states report healthcare education curricula, including HEPA, more research is required to understand the methods and content of delivery and the subsequent effectiveness on knowledge and clinical outcomes.