Eight investments that work for physical activity
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Article Title | Eight investments that work for physical activity |
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ERA Journal ID | 9773 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Milton, Karen (Author), Cavill, Nick (Author), Chalkley, Anna (Author), Foster, Charlie (Author), Gomersall, Sjaan (Author), Hagstomer, Maria (Author), Kelly, Paul (Author), Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy (Author), Mair, Jacqueline (Author), McLaughlin, Matthew (Author), Nobles, James (Author), Reece, Lindsey (Author), Shilton, Trevor (Author), Smith, Ben J. (Author) and Schipperijn, Jasper (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Physical Activity and Health |
Journal Citation | 18 (6), pp. 625-630 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1543-3080 |
1543-5474 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0112 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jpah/18/6/article-p625.xml |
Abstract | Background: The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) is a leading global organization working to advance research, policy, and practice to promote physical activity. Given the expanding evidence base on interventions to promote physical activity, it was timely to review and update a major ISPAH advocacy document—Investments that Work for Physical Activity (2011). Methods: Eight investment areas were agreed upon through consensus. Literature reviews were conducted to identify key evidence relevant to policymakers in each sector or setting. Results: The 8 investment areas were as follows: whole-of-school programs; active transport; active urban design; health care; public education; sport and recreation; workplaces; and community-wide programs. Evidence suggests that the largest population health benefit will be achieved by combining these investments and implementing a systems-based approach. Conclusions: Establishing consensus on ‘what works’ to change physical activity behavior is a cornerstone of successful advocacy, as is having appropriate resources to communicate key messages to a wide range of stakeholders. ISPAH has created a range of resources related to the new investments described in this paper. These resources are available in the ‘advocacy toolkit’ on the ISPAH website (www.ispah.org/resources). |
Keywords | public health, health promotion, interventions, policy, public health practice |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
420699. Public health not elsewhere classified | |
Byline Affiliations | University of East Anglia, United Kingdom |
University of Bristol, United Kingdom | |
Loughborough University, United Kingdom | |
University of Queensland | |
Karolinska Institute, Sweden | |
University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom | |
School of Health and Wellbeing | |
Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise, Singapore | |
University of Newcastle | |
University of Sydney | |
National Heart Foundation, Australia | |
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6592/eight-investments-that-work-for-physical-activity
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