Table 1 Needs of change agents regarding NRPP implementation structured according to environments and levels
Political environment | Infrastructure environment | Healthcare environment | Education environment | Workplace environment | Sports and recreation environment | Information environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Policy level | ||||||
Political will and responsibility at national level / Agenda-setting PA promotion Establishment of a federal institution responsible for PA promotion Improvement of cooperation between ministries and political institutions Strengthening of political significance of PA and sport sciences | More public space for everyday-life PA and unorganized sport (ensure lighting and safety) Anchoring PA promotion in planning specifications of urban planners Political focus away from car traffic to more PA-friendly mobility concepts | Higher priority of PA promotion across spectrum of medical treatment Financial incentives for physicians and health insurance companies regarding preventive measures | Integrating PA promotion in vocational training of educational staff (schools, kindergartens, social institutions) | Increasing tax allowance for companies investing in employee PA promotion | Financial support for sports clubs engaging in PA promotion programmes Implementation of a quality seal for PA programmes | Change in society’s awareness of importance of PA and strengthening of society’s health literacy through nationwide media campaigns Publicizing NRPP to target groups, general population, and change agents Closer cooperation between science and practice |
Behaviour setting level | ||||||
Empowerment of mayors and communities to implement the NRPP Improvement of cooperation between decision-makers at the state and community level | Change in awareness among urban planners regarding PA promotion | More attractive reward systems and financial resources for individuals engaging in PA Strengthening responsibility of physicians regarding PA promotion More personnel resources and time capacities | Change in awareness among educational staff regarding PA promotion High-quality and multifaceted physical education / Imparting of health competences Anchoring PA promotion in everyday school life Cooperation with parents regarding PA and active mobility More personnel and financial resources as well as time and spatial capacities Socialization of children towards PA | Change in organizational culture towards importance of PA (especially managers) Workplace PA programmes, PA-promoting infrastructure, flexible working hours More financial resources and time capacities | Establishment of new sports clubs focusing on PA promotion Offering PA programmes attractive to all age groups More public programmes within communities as well as digital PA programmes Health checkups to provide structured guidance | Practical information and working aids on how to implement the NRPP in specific settings More compact, up-to-date, and comprehensible (online) presentation of the NRPP |