Active Ageing Strategies for Municipalities

Help older adults in your community stay active and independent with this practical course from the EU-funded EUAPPTIVE project. Learn how to use digital tools—apps, wearables, and online programs—to promote physical activity among older adults. Discover proven strategies, run local focus groups, and design effective, personalised digital health interventions.

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Course description

By integrating findings from these diverse sources, this course aims to provide a comprehensive view of how digital interventions may be optimised to support physical activity in older adults. The insights gained will inform the development and implementation of the EUAPPTIVE project, ultimately enhancing the health and well-being of this growing population.

Support healthier, more active ageing in your community with this expert-led course designed specifically for municipalities. “Active Ageing Strategies for Municipalities” is part of the EUAPPTIVE project, a European Commission-funded initiative focused on using digital health tools—like mobile apps, wearables, and online fitness platforms—to increase physical activity among older adults.

Curriculum

1.1 Introduction to the project

1.2 What will you learn?

2.1 Introduction to the Focus Group Methodology

2.2 Barriers and facilitators to promote PA digital interventions in Denmark

2.3 Barriers and facilitators to promote PA digital interventions in Portugal

2.4 Barriers and facilitators to promote PA digital interventions in Spain

2.5 Conclusions

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Health Campaign Apps

3.3 Challenge Apps

3.4 Exercise and/or Monitoring Apps

3.5 General Adaptations for Older Adults

4.1 Introduction to the module

4.2 Barriers and facilitators: Openness to engage and functional ability of the user

4.3 Barriers and facilitators: Motivation for device use

4.4 Barriers and facilitators: Integration into daily life

4.5 Design Guidelines of Mobile Applications for Older Adults

5.1 Guidelines for Municipalities and Public Health Authorities

6.1 The Challenge

6.2 Structure of the Challenge

6.3 Scoring and Tracking

6.4 Timeline

6.5 Benefits

Instructors

Hugo ALONSO

ACES Europe

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Ilaria MARCELLA PICCININI

Research Assistant

University of Southern Denmark

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Julia FERNÁNDEZ VALDÉS

Project Manager

Sport Innovation Hub

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Marcos LÓPEZ FLORES‚ PhD

Founder

Sport Innovation Hub

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Paolo CASEROTTI

University of Southern Denmark

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Ricardo PENEDA

Municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares

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Learn how to implement innovative, research-based strategies that overcome key barriers to exercise, such as limited mobility, low motivation, and lack of local programs. This hands-on course provides practical guidance on engaging older adults, conducting effective community focus groups, and designing personalised, evidence-based digital interventions that truly make an impact.

By completing this course, your municipality will be ready to join the BeActive challenge and lead the way in promoting healthy ageing through technology.

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