Outdoor Physical Activity in the Service of Sustainable Development and One Health: The Role of Physical Activity in Shaping Pro-Social and Pro-Environmental Attitudes

Elżbieta Biernat () and Monika Piątkowska
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Elżbieta Biernat: Collegium of World Economy, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, 02-554 Warsaw, Poland
Monika Piątkowska: Faculty of Physical Education, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, 00-968 Warsaw, Poland

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 15, 1-18

Abstract: Background: This study explores the potential of outdoor physical activity (OPA) to support physical, mental, and social health, while contributing to the One Health strategy. Methods: Based on Eurobarometer 97.3 data, 570 physically active individuals were compared by activity setting using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests with odds ratios, and the Mann–Whitney U test. Results: The analysis reveals that OPA is often driven by personal beliefs and a strong connection to nature, yet participants may overlook their environmental and social impact. Conclusions: The findings underscore the need for intersectoral cooperation and civic education to realise OPA’s role in promoting health, inclusion, and sustainability.

Keywords: integrative health approaches; nature-based physical activity; sustainable civic engagement; Poland (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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