Developing a Living Lab for Cross-Sectoral Collaboration in Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in the Rural Region Zeeland

Kalina Mikolajczak-Degrauwe, Anne Muilenburg, Olaf Timmermans · 2026 · Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences

Summary. This project establishes a Living Lab in rural Zeeland to strengthen collaboration between sport, education, and health sectors in promoting physical activity. Researchers, professionals, policymakers, and citizens work together to identify local challenges like low sports participation and declining youth motor skills. Using participatory action research, the initiative develops real-world solutions through co-creation, continuously evaluates outcomes, and scales successful approaches across regions.

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  author  = {Kalina Mikolajczak-Degrauwe and Anne Muilenburg and Olaf Timmermans},
  journal = {Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.33607/bjshs.v6isupplement2.2112},
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DOI

10.33607/bjshs.v6isupplement2.2112

Countries

Netherlands

Regions

Europe

Categories

rural-healthcare, education, innovation-networks

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2026-04-28