The evidence for the impact of policy on physical activity outcomes within the school setting
A systematic review
Purpose: Despite the well-established health benefits of physical activity (PA) for young people (aged 4–19 years), most do not meet PA guidelines. Policies that support PA in schools may be…
What are effective policies for promoting physical activity?
A systematic review of reviews
The importance of policy for promoting physical activity (PA) is increasingly recognized by academics, and there is a push by national governments and international institutions for PA policy development and…
German recommendations for physical activity and physical activity promotion in adults with noncommunicable diseases
The German recommendations for physical activity state that adults with NCDs should, over the course of a week, do at least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic PA, or 75 min…
The cost-effectiveness of physical activity interventions
A systematic review of reviews
Background: Despite growing recognition of the need to promote physical activity, the existing evidence base on the cost-effectiveness of relevant interventions appears scant and scattered. This systematic review of reviews…