Hussain, Syed AlamdarHolroyd, EleanorNiazi, Imran KhanSignal, Nada2026-05-212026-05-212026-04-29Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, ISSN: 1557-1912 (Print); 1557-1920 (Online), Springer, 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s10903-026-01924-w1557-19121557-1920http://hdl.handle.net/10292/21171This scoping review explored the perceptions and experiences of South Asian Migrants (SAM) regarding Physical Activity (PA), Exercise, and Exercise Therapy (ET). Existing evidence is disparate and limits a comprehensive understanding of SAM perception and experiences. The review aimed to map the existing literature to better understand various factors that influence participation in exercise-related activities. The systematic search strategy was implemented across eight databases using key search terms. A total of 18, qualitative (n = 15) and quantitative (n = 3) studies were included in this review. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed five overarching themes, including: (1) Upholding deep-rooted cultural identities, (2) Influence of religious beliefs in shaping PA, (3) PA across the lifespan, (4) A gateway to holistic well-being, and (5) Pathway to personal empowerment. The review underscored how multiple factors shape SA migrants' perceptions and experiences of PA, exercise, and ET, and highlights the importance of culturally tailored ET approaches to address the needs of SA migrants.Open Access. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if changes were made. The images or other third party material in this article are included in the article’s Creative Commons licence, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the article’s Creative Commons licence and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ExerciseExercise therapyExperiencePerceptionPhysical activitySouth AsiaSouth Asian migrant4206 Public Health42 Health SciencesPhysical ActivityPrevention1117 Public Health and Health ServicesPublic Health4202 Epidemiology4410 SociologyJournal ArticleOpenAccess10.1007/s10903-026-01924-w