主办单位:成都体育学院
ISSN 1001-9154 CN 51-1097/G8

Journal of Chengdu Sport University ›› 2025, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (1): 139-146.doi: 10.15942/j.jcsu.2025.01.14

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Synergistically Advancing the Integration of Sports and Medicine: Practical Experiences and Insights from Australia’s Exercise Referral System from the Perspective of SFIC Theory

LI Liqiang1,2,3, WU Jin2, WANG Xiaozan2   

  1. 1. Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang Shanxi 712082;
    2. College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241;
    3. Xizang Plateau Sports and Health Research Center, Xianyang Shanxi 712082
  • Received:2024-08-03 Published:2025-04-28

Abstract: In response to the trends of population aging and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, China proposed a strategic initiative for integrating physical activity and medical care, based on the proactive health framework. Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS), a global example of the integration of sports and healthcare, have shown notable success in practice, particularly in Australia. The SFIC theoretical model, a classic framework in collaborative governance, consists of four components: Starting Conditions (S), Facilitative Leadership (F), Institutional Design (I), and Collaborative Process (C). Using the SFIC analytical model and applying methods of literature review, inductive reasoning, and logical deduction, this paper systematically examined the development practices and collaborative framework of PARS in Australia. It is found that reaching consensus and effectively integrating resources, establishing a primary care-led referral mechanism, providing comprehensive referral safeguards and institutional designs, and developing a clear referral collaboration process and information platform are key elements to drive the implementation of PARS in Australia across the four aspects of starting conditions, facilitative leadership, institutional design, and collaborative process. The study suggests that China can advance the integration of physical activity and medical care by enhancing conceptual and operational alignment, fostering collaborative participation between government and market sectors, promoting comprehensive institutional support and innovative implementation, and establishing a modernized referral process and information platform.

Key words: health promotion, aging, physical-medical integration, SFIC model, Australia, sports referral

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