recommendations. 1 Despite the existence of physical activity policies across many countries, 2 surveillance data indicate that more than a quarter of the world’s adult population (1.4 billion adults) are insufficiently active. 3 Consequently, physical inactivity is responsible for around 9% of premature
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A Conceptual Primer on the Potential of Adaptive Policies to Reduce Physical Inactivity
Karen Milton, Harry Rutter, Harriet Koorts, and Leandro Garcia
Association of School Physical Activity Policies With Student Physical Activity Behavior
Leigh Ann Ganzar, Nalini Ranjit, Debra Saxton, and Deanna M. Hoelscher
as an important setting for health promotion, especially the presence of environmental and noncurricular components, including policies around physical activity promotion. 10 , 11 In addition, policies implemented at the organizational level, such as an individual school, have the potential to
Perceptions of the Built Environment and Support for Policies That Promote Physical Activity
Jeanette Gustat, Christopher E. Anderson, Keelia O’Malley, Tian Hu, Rachel G. Tabak, Karin Valentine Goins, Cheryl Valko, Jill S. Litt, and Amy A. Eyler
behavior are key recommendations for reducing the risk of obesity and related comorbidities. 7 As individual behavioral modifications have limited population impact, environmental and policy approaches are considered efficient ways to address obesity. 8 , 9 The Community Preventive Services Task Force
Programs on a Diet?: An Examination of Athletic Departments’ Eating Disorder Policies at NCAA Division I Universities
Taylor K. Wise
policy specific to atheltes with EDs than a policy intended for the general student body. As a unique subpopulation of people with EDs, athletes likely require diagnostic criteria and treatment that meet their specific needs ( Beals & Manroe, 1994 ). This specialization should come in the form of the
Physical Activity Policies at National and Subnational Levels: A Study in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico
Juliana Mejía Grueso, Michael Pratt, Eugen Resendiz, Deborah Salvo, Gloria Isabel Niño Cruz, Nubia Yaneth Ruiz Gómez, Rafael Alexander Leandro Gómez, Inés Revuelta Sánchez, Gerardo Alonso Araya Vargas, Angélica María Ochoa Avilés, Raúl Francisco Pérez Tasigchana, Alejandra Jáuregui, Pedro C. Hallal, and Andrea Ramírez Varela
) policies to increase population levels of PA. 2 Currently, 82.9% of the world’s countries have PA included in a national policy, either as a standalone policy or within a noncommunicable disease (NCD) plan. 3 PA policy and promotion has received less political support and financing than other public
The Dissemination and Implementation of Recess Guidelines, Policies, and Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Edward B. Olsen, Emi Tsuda, James D. Wyant, Ranaysia Burrell, Jessica Mukherjee, Ara McKay, Joseph Herrera, and David Labrador
conduct policies or the harassment, intimidation, and bullying law, 93.0% of participants offered restorative activities at least two times a week, and 82.6% participants indicated that they met the 150-min mandate of health and physical education per week. Major challenges to the bill prior to the
Are Measures Derived From Land Use and Transport Policies Associated With Walking for Transport?
Jerome N. Rachele, Vincent Learnihan, Hannah M. Badland, Suzanne Mavoa, Gavin Turrell, and Billie Giles-Corti
, including higher residential density, 5 a mix of destinations accessible within 10 minutes, 6 – 8 improved street connectivity, 9 sun-protected areas, 10 public transport, 10 well-maintained footpaths, 10 and safety from traffic. 11 Government policy shapes the physical makeup of communities and the
Promoting Physical Activity Policy: The Development of the MOVING Framework
Kate Oldridge-Turner, Margarita Kokkorou, Fiona Sing, Knut-Inge Klepp, Harry Rutter, Arnfinn Helleve, Bryony Sinclair, Louise Meincke, Giota Mitrou, Martin Wiseman, and Kate Allen
impact of, effective physical activity policy, progress on reducing the prevalence of physical inactivity has been very limited. 5 , 6 Unless policies to increase population levels of physical activity are prioritized, the World Health Organization (WHO) NCD prevention and control target of 15% relative
An Analysis of State Physical Education Policies
Bryan A. McCullick, Thomas Baker, Phillip D. Tomporowski, Thomas J. Templin, Karen Lux, and Tiffany Isaac
The purpose of this study was to analyze state school-based physical education (SBPE) policies’ text and the resulting legal implications. A textualist approach to the legal method of Statutory Interpretation framed the data analysis. Findings revealed the difficulty of determining with clarity a majority of PE statutes and it is probable that based on current wording, courts could not play a role in interpreting these statutes, thus leaving interpretation to educational authorities. Significant variability of how authorities interpret statutes increases the challenge of consistent interpretation or adherence to the NASPE Guidelines for Quality Physical Education and whether meaningful policy study can be conducted to determine if SBPE makes an impact.
Policy-Makers’ Responses to Neighborhood Focus Group Outcomes on Physical Activity
Susan G. Zieff, Claudia M. Guedes, and Amy Eyler
Background:
Neighborhood environment and resources affect physical activity. This study examined the relationships between San Francisco residents’ perceived barriers to physical activity and policy-maker perspectives of conditions in neighborhoods that are under-served for physical activity.
Methods:
Nine focus groups comprised of primarily African American, Chinese American, and Latino populations were constructed from 6 low-income neighborhoods to respond to questions based on the social-ecological model about neighborhood recreational opportunities and to offer policy and intervention strategies to increase physical activity. A tenth focus group was conducted with staff members from 7 city departments to respond to neighborhood focus groups outcomes. The transcribed videotaped discussions were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Results:
Both residents and policy-makers highlighted neighborhood disparities that reduce physical activity including unsafe and unhealthy environments and difficulty accessing available resources. Residents reported fewer available free or low-cost resources than those identified by policy-makers.
Conclusions:
Findings suggest that policy-makers would benefit from consideration of neighborhood-level affects of policies on physical activity and local residents’ recommendations for policies affecting physical activity. Concordance between residents’ perceptions and policy-maker perceptions of neighborhood conditions for physical activity was greater than reported in previous literature.
