Understanding the walking football population
Sociodemographic, health, lifestyle, and participation insights from a national tournament cohort
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13130441 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alfie G Price (Nottingham Trent University), Bradley Sprouse (0000-0002-3655-2478, Nottingham Trent University), P J Hennis (0000-0002-8216-998X, Nottingham Trent University), John Hough (0000-0001-6970-5779, Nottingham Trent University), Ali Ahmed (0009-0002-7894-5875, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust), Thaila Hibberd (Nottingham Trent University), Ian Varley (0000-0002-3607-8921), Ian Thomas Varley (Nottingham Trent University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Pages | 1744101-1744101 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fspor.2025.1744101 |
| PMID | 41586002 |
| OpenAlex | W7119532659 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 48 |
Walking football attracts a broad player base and may support healthy ageing, even among those with chronic conditions. Greater efforts are needed to improve ethnic representation, but findings support its value as a health-enhancing physical activity option for middle-aged and older adults
Cohort · Ethnic group · Football · Football players · Tournament · Value (mathematics · Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise · Physical Activity and Health · Sports injuries and prevention
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