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Professionals Home > Active living > Population groups > Children / Adolescents Children / AdolescentsPage content: Guidelines | Evidence | Resources | Professional development | Position statements | Programs | Events GuidelinesActive healthy living: prevention of childhood obesity through increased physical activity Guidelines on the prevention of childhood obesity through physical activity from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Australia’s Physical Activity Recommendations for Children and Young People These recommendations are intended to identify the minimum level of physical activity required for good health in children and young people and were based upon best available evidence and in line with international best practice. Guidelines Issued for Management of Pediatric Obesity Evidence-based practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment for pediatric obesity. How to Start a Female After-School Sports Program This sheet provides a step-by-step guide to establishing an after school sport program for culturally and linguistically diverse young women. Keeping sport fun and safe - Codes of behaviour for user-friendly junior sports clubs This resource will be useful for organisations planning to work with their local sporting clubs or for clubs wishing to promote themselves as user-friendly to juniors and their families. Obesity Guidelines Clinical practice guidelines for doctors on the management of overweight and obesity. Physical Activity Assessment Tools This document provides a summary table outlining the current best practice tools used in physical activity assessments for children. Tip Sheet for Trainers and Coaches This tip sheet is designed for coaches and trainers conducting sport and recreation sessions with young people from CALD backgrounds. WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health This strategy is usually a background document for anyone interested in developing an integrated approach to promoting health eating and active lifestyles in communities. Evidence Children’s perceptions of their home and neighbourhood environments and their association with objectively measured physical activity: a qualitative and quantitative study This study aims to assess children’s perceptions of their home and neighbourhood environment and to examine associations between these perceptions and objectively measured physical activity levels utilising a unique combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Commissioning and Behaviour Change - Kicking Bad Habits Final Report Report by the Kings Fund that aims to understand how the health system in England can be improved. Contributions of School Programmes to Physical Activity Levels and Attitudes in Children and Adults The purpose of this review is to analyse the effects of school physical education programmes on the physical activity levels of children and adults, and the attitudes towards physical education and physical activity in the same groups. Evidence based physical activity for school aged youth A comprehensive systematic review of the literature in this area by a panel of experts including recommendations on participation levels. Published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Evidence based strategies to promote physical activity among children, adolescents and young adults: review and update This article updates the evidence reviewed in the first edition of Getting Australia Active (2002) on effective physical activity intervention among children, adolescents and young adults. Exercise to improve self-esteem in children and young people Cochrane reviewers systematically investigated published research to determine if exercise alone or exercise as part of a comprehensive intervention can improve self-esteem among children and young people. Measurement of physical activity levels and its relationship with the physical environment - update of the evidence This paper reviews the literature that explores the association between physical environment attributes and physical activity behaviour of its inhabitants. Myths about physical activity This factsheet addresses the importance of physical activity in individual daily lifestyles. Promoting lifestyle programs to children in general practice - an Irish study This is a study conducted by the National University of Ireland to assess the feasibility of a CVD program for 8-15 year olds addressing smoking, exercise and diet. Television viewing habits associated with obesity risk factors: A survey of Melbourne schoolchildren This study was conducted to examine whether children’s television viewing may be a useful indicator of risk of obesity-promoting versus healthy eating behaviours, low-level physical activity (PA) and overweight or obesity among children of primary school entry and exit ages. The built environment and children’s eating, physical activity and weight status This report examined associations between objective measures of the built environment within children’s neighbourhoods and their eating behaviours, physical activity and weight status. The effectiveness of physical activity interventions for the treatment of overweight and obesity and type 2 diabetes Brings together the latest evidence in support of physical activity interventions for the management of overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Updating the evidence that physical activity is good for health: an epidemiological review 2000-2003 This paper updates the evidence that physical activity can lead to significant health benefits. Resources 'Go for your life' Information Centre The 'Go for your life' Information Centre is a central hub of information about physical activity program development. 'Go for your life' Physical Activity Forums The 'Go for your life' Physical Activity Forums are an opportunity for people working in the industry to share knowledge and resources. 'Go for your life' Strategic Plan 2006 - 2010 The 'Go for your life' Strategic Plan 2006 - 2010 provides activities for particular population groups, as well as activities designed to create communities, structures and environments that support healthier eating and higher levels of physical activity. 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides science-based guidance to help Americans in all age categories improve their health through appropriate physical activity. A review of physical activity policy internationally and recommendations towards better practice This paper outlines the trends in health policy to support physical activity promotion both nationally and internationally over the last 5-10 years. Achieving Health Promoting Schools: Guidelines for Promoting Health in Schools The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) has produced a guide on how to successfully promote health in an education system. Active Inform Active Inform is a physical activity research newsletter produced by Kinect Australia. Australia's health 2006 The Tenth Biennial health report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance The ACDPA has worked collaboratively with key economists around Australia to document the economic case for prevention, with a particular focus on nutrition and physical activity. Australian Sports Commission Playing for Life Resource kit The Playing for Life kit has been designed to assist community coaches in delivering enjoyable, multi-skill, physical activity programs to children. Bikeability Checklist The checklist is designed to rate the bikeability of local neighbourhoods. Building stronger communities through physical activity: a practitioner's resource The Premier's Council for Active Living (PCAL) in NSW have produced a guide to assist practitioners plan, implement and evaluate physical activity programs that aim to enhance community development. Centre for Rehabilitation, Exercise and Sport CRESS is a designated University Centre that aims to enhance the health and well-being of the Australian community. Economic Interventions to Promote Physical Activity: Application of the SLOTH Model Sleep leisure occupation transport home based activities. The SLOTH model is an innovative way to look at the economic and public health aspects of physical activity in order to gain a more complete understanding of what types of economic interventions might enhance population physical activity levels. Environmental Assessment of Public Recreation Spaces These tools were developed as a comprehensive inventory that will allow researchers to catalogue the physical environment elements and corresponding characteristics of public recreation spaces (PRS) through direct observation. Health at any weight rather than thin at any cost The Health and Fitness industry will now have access to a specialised training program and manual in Eating Disorders. Health at every size A workshop focus on weight and health. Lily OHara University of the Sunshine Coast. Health Promotion This website provides a gateway to health promotion activities within the Department of Human Services. In Search of Social Value A short paper on evaluating social interventions that tackle the social determines of health. Involving Migrant and Refugee young people in Social and Recreational Activities This resource aims to assist organisations or groups interested in running events and activities for young migrants or refugees. Learning from LEAP Currently in the UK 70% of adults, 30% of boys and 40% of girls are not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity for health benefits. The LEAP (Local Exercise Action Projects) interventions commissioned by the NHS provided evidence that this could be turned around especially for those who were most sedentary. A majority of the 1051 participants increased their activity levels equating to 75 minutes of additional walking per week Managing Risk in Play Provision: Implementation Guide 'Play England' has produced this guide for those responsible for managing play provisions and those involved in designing and maintaining these provisions. Multicultural Resource Kit for State Sporting Associations This resource offers sporting associations practical strategies and resources to encourage diversification. Physical Activity Evaluation Handbook The handbook is a tool to help users demonstrate physical activity program outcomes and continuously improve physical activity promotion programs. Public Health Nutrition The Public Health Nutrition website provides information for health professionals, educators and practitioners in Public Health Nutrition and health promotion. Reduce Inactivity, Get Moving: A review of potential strategies This report aims to support the Tasmanian Physical Activity Plan by providing information on a range of effective strategies based on best available evidence and the latest research. Victorians' participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sport - VicHealth Report 2001/2002 This publication aims to assist those organisations and networks responsible for sport and recreation services to plan services better, to enhance the role of sport and recreation in contributing to building more cohesive communities across Victoria. Walkability Checklist The checklist is designed for use by members of the community to rate the walkability of local neighbourhoods. We can: ways to enhance children's activity and nutrition A parents handbook: Families finding the balance. Wellbeing and Health Organisation Links for Education (WHOLE) Wellbeing and Health Organisation Links for Education (WHOLE) brings together a number of health promotion programs, organisations and messages that are currently available to Victorian primary school communities. Professional development Centre of Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN) CPAN aims to develop the evidence-base relating to the biological, behavioural, social and environmental determinants of physical activity and healthy eating. Position statements Overweight and obesity - the problem The DAA recognises obesity as an increasing problem and recommends a public health approach to the prevention of overweight and obesity. Position Statement: Strength Training by Children and Adolescents Defines relevant terminology and provides current information on risks and benefits of strength training for children and adolescents. Programs 'Go for your life' Ride2School program Bicycle Victoria provides direct assistance to schools to develop their own Ride2School activities and support for students. Active Families The Active Families project aims to encourage and enable sole parents of children under the age of twelve to become more active by participating in physical activity with increasing social connectedness through socialising with other single parent families. It is funded through the 'Go for your life' Physical Activity Flagship projects. Be Active Eat Well The Be Active Eat Well BAEW (Colac) project aimed to promote healthy eating and physical activity behaviours and reduce unhealthy weight gain in children aged 4-12 years in the rural Australian town of Colac. Birchip - Be Active A project to engage women and young people residing in Birchip in regular physical activity. Bowling for students A project to introduce the game of bowls to young people. Community-based obesity prevention initiatives The broad aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and strengthen communities through initiatives based on healthy eating and physical activity promotion. Expanding sport and leisure activities for youth A project to develop new sporting and active recreation opportunities for young people. Fresh Kids The Fresh Kids program operates in thirty five primary schools across the western suburbs of Melbourne and promotes healthy eating and physical activity. Fun 'n' Healthy in Moreland Fun 'n' healthy in Moreland is an exciting and unique project aiming to develop and implement a school-community based intervention promoting healthy eating choices, increased physical activity levels and improved social health and well-being for children and families in the City of Moreland. Health Promoting Communities: Being Active Eating Well The Department of Health and Department of Planning and Community Development are jointly funding six ‘Go for your life’ Health Promoting Communities: Being Active and Eating Well (HPC: BAEW) community demonstration projects from 2006-2010. It's Your Move! The project aims to support the development and implementation of the East Geelong community-based intervention program on overweight/obesity prevalence in young people and measure the process, impacts and outcomes of the project. Kids - 'Go for your life' A comprehensive, statewide public initiative to promote healthy eating, physical activity and healthy weight in children. Let's go bowling A project to work with disconnected youth residing in St Kilda and provide them with opportunities to take part in social bowls. Maximising your strength A weekly supervised gym program for people of all ages with multiple sclerosis. McCormack Park precinct physical activity strategy Focusing on young people and culturally and linguistically diverse people residing in Laverton. Norlane/Corio youth lawn bowling promotion A project to provide an affordable and accessible bowling program. Physical Activity Grants Program Full list of all Physical Activity Grant projects including organisation name, project title, funding phase, Local Government Authority, activity type, target group, project summary, further links and contact details. Positive Body Image Strategy The Positive Body Image Strategy involves funding for community awareness, education and training. Rehabilitation program for cardiorespiratory clients Supervised rehabilitation gym sessions for clients being discharged from hospital and community rehabilitation settings. Romp and Chomp Romp & Chomp was a whole of community-based obesity prevention demonstration project that targeted preschool children within the City of Greater Geelong from 2005-2008. Sentinel Site for Obesity Prevention This site was established to develop the evidence-base, knoweldge and skills for effective obesity prevention strategies in order to slow the growing obesity epidemic. Sudanese youth project A project to provide a sports program to newly arrived refugee young people from Sudan. Superhoops A project to increase participation in basketball by young people in Geelong. The PLACE Project PLACE - Physical Activity in Localities and Community Environments Project: An Account of Spatially Based Survey Methods and Recruitment Outcomes. Try sailing program An introduction to sailing and to increase the number of young people taking part in sailing at Apollo Bay Sailing Club. Youth bowls program A project to introduce youth to the game of lawn bowls in a supportive atmosphere. Events No articles under this category. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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