73 Green2Gold: Creating and testing ‘Team GB Family Activity Trails’ for improving wellbeing and outdoor physical activity engagement in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Esther Carter, John Saxton, Caroline Douglas

TL;DR
The Green2Gold project tested family-friendly outdoor trails linked to Olympic sports to improve health and wellbeing in Yorkshire.
Contribution
This study introduces and evaluates 'Team GB Family Activity Trails' as a novel green exercise intervention.
Findings
Participants showed significant improvements in general health, mental wellbeing, and nature engagement.
Adults reported increased perceived value of exercise and outdoor activity, while children showed improved future physical activity intentions.
Positive changes in physical and mental health were observed during and after walks along the trails.
Abstract
Systematic review evidence suggests that undertaking green exercise (GE; Coventry et al., 2021) including walking (Hanson & Jones, 2015) can positively impact health and wellbeing. The ‘Green2Gold’ project collaborated with The British Olympic Association to co-create ‘Team GB Family Activity Trails’, a novel GE intervention, in two locations. Signposts were installed along the walking routes containing co-designed activities linked to Olympic sports, physical activity (PA), and nature. Each signpost contained a unique QR code to provide users with additional activities on the project’s website. The study aimed to assess the impact of trail engagement on health, wellbeing, and physical activity. In total, 37 participants age 5+ were recruited to test the trails three times within a six-week period. Pre- and post-intervention changes in perceived health, mental wellbeing, and PA and…
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Taxonomy
TopicsPhysical Activity and Health
