Scoping review and international multi-centre cohort study investigating teaching knowledge and beliefs regarding physical activity as a health intervention among medical students: a comparison between Singapore and the UK

摘要

Physical inactivity is a global challenge and physicians must promote physical activity (PA) among their patients. Nevertheless, PA counselling remains inadequate due to limitations in knowledge, education and information availability. This study evaluates the understanding of PA as a health intervention and knowledge of World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines among Singapore and United Kingdom (UK) medical students, the next generation of physicians.