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Toronto Charter for Physical Activity: A Global Call for Action

Last Updated: 06/07/2010

The Toronto Charter for Physical Activity: A Global Call for Action was launched on Saturday 8 May 2010 at the 3rd International Congress for Physical Activity and Health in Toronto Canada during the closing plenary session.

action plan

Cycling Action Plan for Scotland.

Last Updated: 30/06/2010

The Cycling Action Plan for Scotland sets out how the Government will get 10% of all journeys by bike by 2020, through expanding cycle routes across the country and enhancing delivery of cycle training in schools.

research review

The Health and Socioeconomic Impacts of Major Multi-sport Events: Systematic Review (1978-2008)

Last Updated: 15/06/2010

A systematic review of the effects of major multi-sport events on health and socioeconomic determinants of health in the population of the city hosting the event.

research review

Focusing on Obesity Through a Health Equity Lens

Last Updated: 21/04/2010

A collection of innovative approaches and promising practices by European and international health promotion bodies to counteract obesity and improve health equity.

research review

2010 Annual Evidence Update: Childhood Obesity Surveillance and Prevention

Last Updated: 21/04/2010

This update covers evidence from March 2009 to February 2010 on childhood obesity: surveillance and prevention.

leaflet

REPs Exercise Professionals Supporting the Healthcare Sector.

Last Updated: 02/04/2010

This leaflet provides a quick guide to REPs and the role of exercise professionals in supporting the healthcare sector in promoting the health and wellbeing for people living with long-term medical conditions.

guidance

Let's Get Moving: Commissioning Guidance.

Last Updated: 02/04/2010

This commissioning guidance sets out an evidence-based behaviour change model for physical activity.

professional support materials

BHF Exercise Referral Toolkit.

Last Updated: 02/04/2010

This toolkit was been developed by the BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health, to support professionals in designing, delivering, commissioning and evaluating exercise referral schemes.

survey data

Eurobarometer Survey on Sport and Physical Activity.

Last Updated: 31/03/2010

A special Eurobarometer Survey on Sport and Physical Activity was carried out in late 2009.

briefing paper

The Cost of Inactivity.

Last Updated: 30/03/2010

This British Heart Foundation (BHF) fact sheet illustrates the economic costs of inactivity.

guidance

Tackling Obesity Through the Child Healthy Weight Programme: A Framework for Action.

Last Updated: 26/03/2010

This framework was commissioned to inform the development of the Department of Health’s work on obesity in early years.

action plan

London 2012: A Legacy for Disabled People.

Last Updated: 26/03/2010

Setting new standards, changing perceptions.

conference proceedings

PAHA Conference 2010 Proceedings

Last Updated: 26/03/2010

Proceedings from the 4th Annual National Scottish Physical Activity and Health Alliance Conference, February 2010.

research review

Urban Green Nation: Building the Evidence Base

Last Updated: 24/03/2010

This report will be of interest to policymakers and decision makers in central and local government and anyone interested in understanding more about urban green spaces.

professional support materials

Creating Healthy Environments: Toolkit

Last Updated: 17/03/2010

The Creating Healthy Environments Toolkit presents a suite of practical tools that help local authorities to improve the walkability of our villages, towns and cities, and to tackle health inequalities and barriers to active lifestyles within the built environment.

data

Dimensions of Diversity: Population Differences and Health Improvement Opportunities

Last Updated: 17/03/2010

This report provides a concise overview of basic information about 13 characteristics or groups of the population of Scotland, linking users to sources of further information.

research

Effect of School Based Physical Activity Programme (KISS) on Fitness and Adiposity in Primary Schoolchildren: Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial

Last Updated: 16/03/2010

A structured physical activity programme at school can improve children's fitness and decrease body fat.

annual report

On The State of Public Health: Annual Report of The Chief Medical Officer 2009 (England)

Last Updated: 16/03/2010

The Chief Medical Officer for England 2009 annual report draws attention to major health challenges requiring immediate action and details progress made in key areas identified in previous annual reports.

policy and implementation

Designing Streets: A Policy Statement for Scotland.

Last Updated: 11/03/2010

Designing Streets is the first policy statement in Scotland for street design and marks a change in the emphasis of guidance on street design towards place-making and away from a system focused upon the dominance of motor vehicles.

presentation

UK Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults

Last Updated: 11/03/2010

A presentation by Professor Nanette Mutrie, University of Strathclyde, Director of SPARColl on the develpoemnt of the first UK Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults.

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